July 4, 2025 NYT Mini Crossword Solutions and Clues

The Mini represents a condensed format of The New York Times‘ prestigious daily crossword. While the complete crossword is a more extensive task that demands both knowledge and perseverance, The Mini provides an alternate adventure.

Featuring only a handful of clues, the daily puzzle acts as a quick challenge for many solvers.

When a difficult clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can lead to annoyance! If you’re having trouble with The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we’ve got your back.

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Below are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Friday, July 4, 2025:

Across

Uncle ___

  • The solution is Sam.

It’s packed with stars

  • The solution is Space.

It’s filled with stripes

  • The solution is Zebra.

Month when the American Revolutionary War commenced

  • The solution is April.

4th of July sales incentives, for instance.

  • The solution is Ads.

Down

Prominent brand of hummus

  • The solution is Sabra.

Having a foul odor

  • The solution is Acrid.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals

  • The solution is Meals.

Artist who sang “All the Stars” during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance

  • The solution is SZA.

Vibrant energy

  • The solution is Pep.

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