The Mini Crossword from The New York Times presents a swift, enjoyable variation of the traditional daily crossword puzzle. Unlike the larger version, which requires time, knowledge of trivia, and a bit of determination, The Mini delivers a quick-paced challenge that numerous players approach as a race against time.

With only a handful of clues to figure out, The Mini is ideal for a brief mental exercise. However, when a challenging clue disrupts your rhythm, it can lead to frustration. If you find yourself stumped—similar to Wordle or Connections—we’re here to assist.

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Here are the clues and answers for The Mini crossword from Wednesday, April 16, 2025:

Across

– “T-t-t-turn up the heat!”
Answer: Brr

– Like fare at a fair, fairly often
Answer: Fried

– A complete unknown?
Answer: Rando

– A Rolling Stone?
Answer: Issue

– Witch’s spell
Answer: Hex

Down

– In-your-face assertive
Answer: Brash

– Help with the dishes
Answer: Rinse

– Done again in a similar way
Answer: Redux

– The “F” of T.G.I.F.: Abbr.
Answer: Fri.

– Fawn’s mother
Answer: Doe

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