The Mini represents a condensed edition of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the complete crossword poses a lengthier challenge requiring both insight and perseverance, The Mini provides a distinct experience.
Featuring only a handful of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle acts as a speed test for numerous players.
When a tough 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 have the solutions for you.
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Here are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Sunday, July 13, 2025:
Across
Gibbon or gorilla
The answer is Ape.
Bird whose name is a top initial guess in Wordle, per WordleBot
The answer is Crane.
Command from a judge
The answer is Order.
Family title that would be a poor initial guess in Wordle
The answer is Mamma.
“Hooray!”
The answer is Yay.
Down
Widespread exhibition
The answer is Array.
Lakshmi who was a long-term host of “Top Chef”
The answer is Padma.
“Don’t let perfect be the ___ of good” (saying)
The answer is Enemy.
URL suffix
The answer is Com.
Historical era
The answer is Era.
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