Looking to check your answers for today’s Fox News Mini Crossword? Here’s the complete solution with explanations for each clue from the Sunday, March 23, 2025 puzzle.
Across Clues Solved
1. Nov. parade honorees Answer: VETS
This clue refers to Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11th each year in the United States. Many cities and towns across the country honor veterans with parades, making “VETS” the answer to this clue.
5. At one’s limit Answer: MAXED
When you’ve reached your maximum capacity or limit, you’re “MAXED” out. This commonly refers to financial limits (like credit cards), but can apply to any situation where someone has reached their upper threshold.
6. Cara or Castle Answer: CARA
This clue references people with the first name Cara, such as model/actress Cara Delevingne, or those with the surname Castle, like the fictional character Richard Castle from the TV show. The answer itself is simply “CARA.”
7. Good ___ (fixed) Answer: ASET
The phrase “Good as set” indicates something that’s fixed, arranged, or properly established. When something is “good ASET,” it means it’s firmly decided or in good order.
8. Melanie’s “Working Girl” role Answer: TESS
In the 1988 film “Working Girl,” Melanie Griffith played the character Tess McGill, a secretary who takes on her boss’s identity to advance her career. Her performance in this role earned Griffith an Academy Award nomination.
Down Clues Solved
1. Word that follows “free” or “bible” Answer: VERSE
You can have “free verse” in poetry (poetry without regular meter or rhyme) or a “bible verse” (a short excerpt from the Bible), making “VERSE” the answer.
2. Utopian settings Answer: EDENS
The word “EDENS” refers to paradisiacal or perfect places, derived from the Garden of Eden in biblical literature. Utopian settings are often described as “EDENS” to convey their idealized nature.
3. Jukebox selections Answer: TUNES
Jukeboxes play songs or “TUNES” selected by customers, making this the straightforward answer to the clue.
4. Eject, as molten lava Answer: SPEW
Volcanoes “SPEW” or forcefully eject molten lava during eruptions. The word captures the violent, uncontrolled nature of volcanic ejections.
5. Decree Answer: EDICT
An “EDICT” is an official order or proclamation issued by an authority, such as a monarch or government. It’s a formal decree that typically has the force of law.
Completing the Puzzle
When filled in correctly, these answers create multiple intersections that confirm each other. For example, the “V” in “VETS” connects with the “V” in “VERSE,” while the “S” in “TESS” connects with the “S” in “SPEW.“
This Sunday’s Fox News Mini Crossword balanced general knowledge, movie references, and vocabulary in a compact but satisfying puzzle. Whether you completed it alone or needed a hint or two, I hope this explanation helps you understand the reasoning behind each answer!
