New York Times Mini Crossword Answers

Last edited: Apr 20, 2025

Looking for the answers to the April 20, 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 20, 2025)

ACROSS

• 1. Speaking confidently but dishonestly - Crossword Clue
• 5. Traditional dance at a Jewish wedding - Crossword Clue
• 6. "Scram!" - Crossword Clue
• 8. Hyundai electric car with a creatively spelled name - Crossword Clue
• 9. Hoops legend with size 22 shoes - Crossword Clue

DOWN

• 1. Africa's largest exporter of gold - Crossword Clue
• 2. Score that's nowhere near Mensa-worthy - Crossword Clue
• 3. Baghdad's country - Crossword Clue
• 4. Loading area for trucks - Crossword Clue
• 6. Army soldiers, for short - Crossword Clue
• 7. ___ and aah - Crossword Clue

About The April 20, 2025 NYT Mini Crossword

The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 20, 2025 features an interesting mix of clues spanning various topics. The Across clues include references to deceptive speaking, cultural traditions, colloquial expressions, automotive innovation, and sports history. The Down clues cover global geography, intelligence metrics, international locations, infrastructure terminology, military terminology, and common expressions. This puzzle offers a nice balance of straightforward clues and ones that require specific knowledge, making it accessible yet challenging for solvers. The variety of subjects ensures that most solvers will find something familiar while still being pushed to think about topics they may be less familiar with, such as African exports or automotive innovations.

NYT Mini Crossword Tips

The New York Times Mini Crossword is designed to be approachable and quick to solve, making it perfect for daily puzzle enthusiasts or those new to crosswords. When tackling today's puzzle, start with the clues you're most confident about—perhaps the geographic references like Baghdad's country or the more straightforward clues like the traditional Jewish wedding dance. Use the intersecting letters from these answers to help solve the more challenging clues. For instance, once you have a few letters of the "Hyundai electric car with a creatively spelled name," it might become clearer even if you're not familiar with automotive brands. Remember that the Mini often includes current cultural references, so knowledge of popular sports figures, contemporary vehicles, and modern expressions can be helpful. If you get stuck, try thinking of alternative meanings for words in the clue, as crossword creators often play with language and use words with multiple interpretations.