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If you’re a fan of quick mental challenges, you’ve likely heard of The Mini — a streamlined iteration of The New York Times’ popular daily crossword. In contrast to the full-size crossword, which requires a great deal of expertise and perseverance, The Mini delivers a fast and manageable challenge.

With only a handful of clues to tackle, many participants view The Mini as a daily speed challenge. However, if a particularly difficult clue disrupts your flow, it can be quite exasperating! No need to fret — just like with Wordle and Connections, we’re here to assist if you find yourself in a bind.

👉 SEE ALSO: [Play Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games on Mashable](https://games.mashable.com/)

Here you’ll find the clues and solutions for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Sunday, April 27, 2025:

🧩 Across
– A place to watch people outdoors: **Stoop**
– A major player in health insurance: **Aetna**
– A helper at Broadway theaters: **Usher**
– Simple to comprehend: **Clear**
– When many arrive early for a job interview: **Early**

🧩 Down
– The literal meaning of “salsa”: **Sauce**
– Electric vehicle manufacturer established in 2003: **Tesla**
– “… in one ear and out the ___”: **Other**
– Tatum ___, the youngest Oscar winner (winning at age 10 for Best Supporting Actress): **Oneal**
– A defensive move in fencing: **Parry**

In search of more puzzles? [Mashable’s Games Hub](https://games.mashable.com/) offers Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and additional games!

🎥 Featured Video:
Check out how the Head of Games at the New York Times tackles Wordle strategies.

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Are you also working on NYT Strands today? [Discover hints and solutions for today’s Strands here](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-april-27-2025).

Did you miss yesterday’s Mini? [Review the answers from April 26, 2025 here](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-april-26-2025).

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