Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for March 1 – CNET

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword made me laugh with the very first clue. “Chocolate/marshmallow sandwich” is just such a fancy-pants way to say…well, no spoilers, but every kid’s favorite campfire treat. 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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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Chocolate/marshmallow sandwich
Answer: SMORE

6A clue: Weighed down (with)
Answer: LADEN

7A clue: Birthday cake inserts
Answer: CANDLES

9A clue: First U.S. state alphabetically
Answer: ALABAMA

10A clue: 0%
Answer: NOTABIT

11A clue: Free-for-all fight
Answer: MELEE

12A clue: Puts on the market
Answer: SELLS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Winding ski races
Answer: SLALOMS

2D clue: Herbivore seen off Florida shores
Answer: MANATEE

3D clue: Strange person
Answer: ODDBALL

4D clue: Give another name
Answer: RELABEL

5D clue: Bowser and King Boo, in the Mario games
Answer: ENEMIES

7D clue: Container on the pantry shelf
Answer: CAN

8D clue: Took a chair
Answer: SAT

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