Today's NYT Mini Crossword March 3

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Today's NYT mini crossword game starts with a very strange clue. Someone there considers the answer of 1-actross “Applause with your fingers?” I mean, I get it, but come on. Do you need some help with today’s mini crossword game? read. And, if you can use some tips and guidance for your day-to-day solution, check out our mini crossword puzzle.
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The NYT mini crossword game completed on March 3, 2025.
Mini cross clues and answers
1A clue: applause
Answer: Snapshot
5a clue: Materials of Elvis' blue shoes
Answer: Suede
6a Clues: Trees with White Bark
A: Aspen
7A Clues: Leather Leggings
Answer: chaps
8a clue: Scottish groom's traditional costume
A: Scottish skirt
Mini Don's clues and answers
1D Clues: Food Ordered
Answer: Sushi
2D Clues: The most passes with a height of over 25,000 feet
A: Nepal
3D clue: Proficiency (AT)
Answer: Proficient
4D Clues: Ink-filled items
Answer: Pen
5D clues: ___ Competition (picnic event)
Answer: Bag
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