Responses and Clues for NYT Mini Crossword – January 24, 2025

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**The Mini: A Fun and Brief Overview of The New York Times Crossword**

[The Mini](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) serves as a condensed, bite-sized iteration of *The New York Times*’ renowned daily crossword puzzle. In contrast to the standard crossword, which presents a more demanding challenge requiring both knowledge and dedication, The Mini offers a lighter and quicker experience, complete with its own distinctive appeal.

With only a handful of clues to tackle, The Mini has gained popularity among those who wish to test their speed and cleverness. Nonetheless, stumbling upon a challenging clue can swiftly throw you off your game, resulting in annoyance. If you ever find yourself at a standstill — similar to situations in [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-24-2025) or [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-january-24-2025) — don’t fret, we’re here to assist.

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### Clues and Answers for NYT’s The Mini (Friday, January 24, 2025)

#### **Across**
– **Bowser in the Mario games, for instance.**
Answer: **Boss**

– **Created to fit**
Answer: **Ruler**

– **Gaming company named after a term from the board game Go**
Answer: **Atari**

– **Workout similar to a crunch**
Answer: **SitUp**

– **Unwanted note on a marked paper**
Answer: **SeeMe**

#### **Down**
– **Word preceding knuckles or tacks**
Answer: **Brass**

– **Pop-up feature?**
Answer: **Outie**

– **Traditional chalkboard material**
Answer: **Slate**

– **Highly concentrated type of various cosmetics**
Answer: **Serum**

– **Fully ripened, as a fruit**
Answer: **Ripe**

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### Featured Video: The Wordle Techniques Used by The New York Times’ Head of Games

If you enjoy Wordle, be sure to watch this informative video showcasing strategies from The New York Times’ Head of Games. It’s essential viewing for puzzle lovers!

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**Are you also engaged with NYT Strands?**
Find hints and solutions for today’s Strands [here](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-january-24-2025).

**Missed today’s Mini?**
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Enjoy puzzling!