Today’s NYT Mini Answer For Saturday March 8 2025

Across

1. SWAPS

   • Exchanging one item for another of equal value.
   • Common in trading card games.
   • “Trade” is a synonym.

2. STATION

   • A stop for a subway or train.
   • Grand Central is a famous one.
   • Often includes ticket machines and benches.

3. COLLEGE

   • A place where students earn degrees.
   • Harvard and Oxford are examples.
   • Often associated with dorms and lectures.

4. ANN

   • A common first name.
   • Shared by author Patchett.
   • “Bel Canto” was written by this person.

5. TOO

   • Means “also” or “in addition.”
   • Used when agreeing with someone.
   • “Me ___!”

6. REUNION

   • A gathering of old classmates or family.
   • Typically happens after many years.
   • Often paired with “College” in events.

7. STAND

   • Where a witness testifies in court.
   • “Take the ___” in legal dramas.
   • Also a type of booth for selling items.

8. SYS

   • Short for “System.”
   • The “S” in iOS.
   • Used in tech and computing terms.

Down

1. STONES

   • A famous rock band led by Mick Jagger.
   • “The Rolling ___.”
   • Shares its name with small, hard rocks.

2. WALNUTS

   • A crunchy ingredient in brownies.
   • A type of nut often used in baking.
   • Looks like a tiny brain.

3. ALT

   • A key on your keyboard.
   • Short for “Alternative.”
   • Related to music and fashion styles.

4. PIE

   • A dessert that inspired the Frisbee.
   • Comes in apple, pumpkin, and cherry flavors.
   • Baked in a circular dish.

5. SOGOOD

   • A phrase from a James Brown song.
   • Repeated before “I got you.”
   • Expresses excitement and happiness.

6. SCAR

   • The evil lion in “The Lion King.”
   • Has a distinctive facial mark.
   • Killed Mufasa.

7. NEON

   • A bright, fluorescent color.
   • Often seen in signs and lights.
   • Glows in the dark.

8. NAY

   • A dissenting vote.
   • Opposite of “Aye.”
   • Often heard in government meetings.