NYT Mini Crossword Answers March 30, 2025

Across
1 Four before E
🔤 The first letters of the alphabet.
🧑‍🏫 Often taught in kindergarten.
📚 Comes right before “E.”

5 Stock market pessimist
📉 Expects prices to fall.
🐻 Opposite of a “bull.”
💰 Might short-sell stocks.

6 Nick ___, college football great with seven national titles
🏈 Legendary coach in the SEC.
🎓 Led Alabama to multiple championships.
🔥 Known for his intense coaching style.

8 Early word for many babies
👶 Often one of the first words spoken.
🍼 Related to a caregiver.
💬 Repeated syllable sound.

9 Piece of marble
🪨 A large flat rock.
🏗️ Used in construction and sculpture.
🎨 Can be polished for countertops.

Down
1 “Six-pack” found in this puzzle’s circled letters
💪 Core muscles.
🏋️ Often a fitness goal.
👕 Visible when body fat is low.

2 Smiles proudly
😊 Shows happiness.
🌟 Face lights up.
📸 Often happens in photos.

3 Shadowy group
🕵️ Secret organization.
⚖️ Can influence politics.
🤫 Operates behind the scenes.

4 What messy people love
📺 Reality TV is full of this.
💔 Involves conflict and tension.
🎭 Can happen in friendships too.

7 Snatch
✋ Quickly grab something.
🎭 Can mean taking something forcefully.
🐦 Sounds like a small bird.