New York Times Mini Crossword Answers

Last edited: Apr 21, 2025

Looking for the answers to the April 21, 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 21, 2025)

ACROSS

• 1. What the beaklike teeth of a parrotfish are used to bite - Crossword Clue
• 6. On top of - Crossword Clue
• 7. Noodle soup with "tonkotsu" and "shoyu" varieties - Crossword Clue
• 8. Sharp as a tack - Crossword Clue
• 9. "___ questions?" - Crossword Clue

DOWN

• 1. Dealership choices - Crossword Clue
• 2. His presidential center is being built on Chicago's South Side - Crossword Clue
• 3. Like Caesar and Cicero - Crossword Clue
• 4. Tex ___, animator who drew Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck - Crossword Clue
• 5. Gave for a short time - Crossword Clue

About The April 21, 2025 NYT Mini Crossword

The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 21, 2025 features an engaging mix of clues from various categories. The Across clues include references to marine biology with the parrotfish clue, spatial relationships, international cuisine with the Japanese ramen varieties, metaphors for intelligence, and common phrases. The Down clues cover automobile options, American political history with the presidential center clue, ancient Roman history, animation history with Tex Avery, and vocabulary about temporary actions. This puzzle offers a well-balanced challenge with both straightforward clues and those requiring specific knowledge, making it accessible to both novice and experienced solvers. The diversity of topics ensures that solvers will encounter both familiar and educational content as they work through the grid.

NYT Mini Crossword Tips

When tackling the April 21, 2025 Mini Crossword, start with the clues you find most approachable. For example, "On top of" and "Sharp as a tack" are common phrases that might be easier entry points. The more specific knowledge-based clues, like the one about parrotfish or Tex Avery, might require some educated guessing or using intersecting letters from other answers you've already filled in. Remember that the Mini often includes a mix of contemporary references (like the presidential center clue) alongside more timeless knowledge (like Roman historical figures). If you get stuck, try working with the letters you already have and consider alternative interpretations of the clues. For example, "___ questions?" is likely looking for a common phrase that precedes "questions" in everyday speech. The Mini is designed to be solvable in a short time, so persistence usually pays off even when certain clues seem challenging at first.