NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 10

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, March 10, 2024:

Across

Dream-conducive sleep stage

• The answer is REM.

Italian fashion label

• The answer is Prada.

Amazon, but not eBay

• The answer is River.

Unlocks

• The answer is Opens.

Washington NBA team

• The answer is Wizards.

Straw ___ (intentionally misrepresented arguments)

• The answer is Men.

Down

Bird in a Poe poem

• The answer is Raven.

Biblical garden

• The answer is Eden.

Where the invading aliens come from in H.G. Wells's "The War of the Worlds"

• The answer is Mars.

When a high schooler might take a limo

• The answer is Prom.

Ready for picking

• The answer is Ripe.