**NYT Mini Crossword Solutions for February 22, 2025**

[The Mini](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) serves as a streamlined version of *The New York Times*’ renowned daily crossword. In contrast to the complete crossword, which requires significant time and knowledge, The Mini provides a brisk challenge.

With only a handful of clues to decipher, many participants view it as a test of speed. Nevertheless, facing a challenging clue can be quite exasperating. If you’re struggling—much like with [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-february-20-2025) or [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-february-20-2025)—we’re here to assist you.

### **Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Solutions**

#### **Across**
– **Size between small and large.** → **Med**
– **Pointed parts of forks** → **Tines**
– **Cutting tool found in a woodworking shop** → **Bandsaw**
– **Louise ___, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of *The Night Watchman*** → **Erdrich**
– **Plant-based meat alternative for Thanksgiving** → **Tofurky**
– **Informal term for songs** → **Tunes**
– **Psychedelic drug also referred to as acid** → **LSD**

#### **Down**
– **Intentionally paying attention to the present** → **Mindful**
– **Avoidance strategies** → **End run**
– **Longed for** → **Desired**
– **Type of deck that features four suits: wands, cups, swords, and pentacles** → **Tarot**
– **Quarterback’s tackles** → **Sacks**
– **”Oh really? Would you ___?”** → **Bet**
– **Question asked repeatedly by a preschooler** → **Why**

Searching for additional puzzles? Visit [Mashable’s game hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and much more!

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### **More Puzzle Entertainment**
Looking to sharpen your Wordle abilities? Check out *The New York Times’* Head of Games as they discuss strategies in this highlighted video:

📺 **The Wordle Strategy from NYT’s Head of Games**

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Are you also engaged with NYT Strands? [Explore today’s hints and solutions](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-february-21-2025).

Did you miss yesterday’s Mini? [Discover the previous day’s solutions here](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-february-21-2025).