New York Times Simple Crossword Answers Today March 13

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Need some help with today’s mini crossword? It’s a real bump. Also note that I couldn’t really represent the 8-Across and 3-Down keys, so imagine that the S in each puzzle is either raised above the other letters or lowered below them, as stated. Read on for all the (confusing) answers. And if you could use some tips and tricks for your everyday solution, check out our site Simple crossword tips.

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Let’s get to those simple crossword clues and answers.

Mini cross clues and answers

1 clue: “____, Queen!”
The answer: Yes

4A Idea: Waiter’s flyer
The answer: the list

5. Evidence: Tiny invertebrates that, when aggregated by the thousands, form corals
Answer: polyp

6 Idea: A scoop of sour cream
Answer: Dollop

7Evidence: Hot Wing, as seen on a popular YouTube talk show
Answer: Houghton

Clue 8A: A comparison suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRsTUV (Note: The s must be dropped below the other letters in this clue.)
The answer: slower (Because the letter S in the directory is lower than the other letters.)

Mini down clues and answers

1D idea: Like SpongeBob and Spirit’s planes
Answer: yellow

2D Evidence: “Bueller…? Bueller…?”
The answer: anyone

3D Clue: The meal suggested by this visual puzzle: pqrStuv (Note: The “S” must be raised above the other letters in this puzzle)
The answer: dinner (Because the S in the directory is the superscript or superscript letter.)

4D clue: “___ bene” (Italian for “very good”)
The answer: a lot

5D Evidence: Probably Backyard Amenities in Florida
The answer: a blessing

6D Guide: Agcy. At the heart of the 2026 government shutdown
Answer: Department of Homeland Security