New York Times Mini Crossword Answers
Last edited: Apr 18, 2025
Looking for the answers to the April 18, 2025 New York Times Mini Crossword? We've compiled all the solutions for both Across and Down clues to help you complete today's puzzle. Each answer includes a link to a detailed explanation page where you can learn more about the specific clue and answer.
Clues & Answers For The New York Times Mini(APRIL 18, 2025)
ACROSS
- 1. Lack of practice, metaphorically - Crossword Clue
- 5. The width of your thumb, if you need a rough approximation - Crossword Clue
- 6. It has many private entries - Crossword Clue
- 8. Disc golfer's obstacle - Crossword Clue
- 9. Emoji that can mean "I'm intrigued" - Crossword Clue
DOWN
About The April 18, 2025 NYT Mini Crossword
The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 18, 2025 presents an engaging mix of clues covering metaphorical expressions, measurements, personal items, sports, and modern communication. The puzzle includes the metaphorical concept of "lack of practice" and practical measurement with "width of your thumb" for approximation. There's a nod to sports with "disc golfer's obstacle" and modern communication with an emoji clue. The Down clues touch on actions like "dispose of" and "bring together," as well as an interesting crossword trivia fact about the shortest allowable answer length. This puzzle provides a nice balance of everyday concepts, wordplay, and specific knowledge, making it both accessible and engaging for solvers of various skill levels.
NYT Mini Crossword Tips
The New York Times Mini Crossword is a smaller, more accessible version of their famous daily crossword puzzle. Published daily, these puzzles typically take just a few minutes to complete and feature more straightforward clues than the standard crossword. For beginners, the Mini is an excellent way to build crossword-solving skills before tackling the more challenging puzzles. Regular practice with these puzzles can improve your vocabulary, pattern recognition, and general knowledge. When solving, look for clues that might have multiple interpretations, like today's "Lack of practice, metaphorically" - these often have figurative rather than literal answers. Also pay attention to clues with specific qualifiers like "shortest allowable number of letters" which indicate a particular type of answer is needed.