The Mini is a smaller adaptation of The New York Times‘ celebrated daily crossword. While the traditional crossword demands considerable knowledge and patience, The Mini presents a unique experience.

Featuring only a handful of clues, the daily puzzle acts as a speed test for numerous players.

When a challenging clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can lead to frustration! Should you find yourself stuck on The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we’re available to assist.

Here are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025:

Across

Object discovered behind a person’s ear in a traditional magic trick

• The solution is Coin.

Perform the Floss or the Griddy

• The solution is Dance.

Helpful indication

• The solution is Arrow.

Emotional types, frequently

• The solution is Teens.

Summarizes

• The solution is Adds.

Down

Showed concern

• The solution is Cared.

“No Turn ___” (traffic sign)

• The solution is On red.

Application visuals

• The solution is Icons.

One “N” of CNN

• The solution is News.

Figures to analyze

• The solution is Data.

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