The New York Times Mini Crossword is a daily puzzle that can be played for free on the Times' website. The March 2, 2025, puzzle starts with a clue to a movie that could be a contender at the Academy Awards. The puzzle includes a range of clues, from easy to challenging, and requires solvers to use their knowledge of words, phrases, and general knowledge to fill in the answers. The completed crossword answers are available for those who need help or want to check their work. In addition to the Mini Crossword, the Times offers a range of other puzzles, including Wordle, Strands, Connections, and Connections: Sports Edition. Solvers can find hints and guidance for these puzzles on the Times' website or on CNET's NYT puzzle hints page.