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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword features a lot of words beginning with the letter Z. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 6, 2025.

Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.\

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Sound of mosquito electrocution

Answer: ZAP

4A clue: Niche publication printed in small batches

Answer: ZINE

5A clue: Nintendo princess

Answer: ZELDA

6A clue: Malevolent creatures in “The Lord of the Rings”

Answer: ORCS

7A clue: Cry of delight

Answer: OOH

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Zip

Answer: ZILCH

2D clue: “No ifs, ___ or buts”

Answer: ANDS

3D clue: Sphere in a stir-fry

Answer: PEA

4D clue: Zip

Answer: ZERO

5D clue: What parents with toddlers might compare their household to

Answer: ZOO

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