The Mini serves as a smaller edition of The New York Times‘ highly regarded daily crossword. While the complete crossword presents a more comprehensive challenge that demands both knowledge and patience, The Mini offers a distinct experience.
Featuring only a handful of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle acts as a speed challenge for numerous players.
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Below are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Friday, July 25, 2025:
Across
De bugs?
The response is Insects.
Make funnier, as jokes
The response is Punch up.
“Life is like a box of chocolates,” for instance
The response is Analogy.
Dot on a domino
The response is Pip.
In a cheerful mood
The response is Chipper.
Crucial topic in sex education
The response is Consent.
Leaves the Union
The response is Secedes.
Down
Hoppy order at a joyful hour
The response is IPA.
Convent member
The response is Nun.
Tech company noted for its bright yellow color scheme and ghost logo
The response is Snap Inc.
Sun block?
The response is Eclipse.
Like numerous ingredients in a Cobb salad
The response is Chopped.
Pull sharply
The response is Tug.
One with a concealed identity
The response is Spy.
Syringe amounts.
The response is CCs.
Garden tool with an extended handle
The response is Rake.