New York Times Mini Crossword Answers

Last edited: Apr 25, 2025

Looking for the answers to the April 25, 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 25, 2025)

ACROSS

• 1. "Beware the ___ of March" - Crossword Clue
• 5. Sends a message - Crossword Clue
• 7. Pond scum - Crossword Clue
• 8. Teeny-tiny bit - Crossword Clue
• 9. Doctor who might more aptly be called a "dogtor" - Crossword Clue

DOWN

• 1. "Don't call ___ comeback!" - Crossword Clue
• 2. Supermarket section - Crossword Clue
• 3. Arnold Schwarzenegger or Chris Christie, e.g., for short - Crossword Clue
• 4. 5-Across or 8-Across, if you change the T's in this answer - Crossword Clue
• 6. Musical chairs need - Crossword Clue

About The April 25, 2025 NYT Mini Crossword

The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 25, 2025 features a variety of clues including literary references, communication terms, natural elements, size descriptions, and professional titles. The Across clues reference a famous Shakespeare quote, messaging actions, aquatic growth, size measurements, and a veterinary pun. The Down clues include a popular phrase about comebacks, store organization, political figures, wordplay involving letter substitution, and game equipment. This mini crossword offers a nice mix of straightforward clues and those requiring a bit of lateral thinking, making it accessible to solvers of varying experience levels.

NYT Mini Crossword Tips

When tackling the April 25, 2025 Mini Crossword, start with the more straightforward clues like "Beware the ___ of March" which comes from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. For "Sends a message," think of verbs related to communication. "Pond scum" refers to a specific type of growth found in still water. "Teeny-tiny bit" is looking for a word that indicates a very small amount. The veterinarian clue plays on the word "dogtor" as a hint. For the Down clues, the phrase "Don't call ___ comeback!" is from a popular song lyric. The supermarket section could be any of several departments found in grocery stores. For the politicians clue, think about what Arnold and Chris have in common professionally, in abbreviated form. The wordplay clue about changing T's requires you to identify what word you get when you substitute letters in the answer. Finally, for musical chairs, think about what physical object is essential to play the game. Remember that in Mini crosswords, answers are often common words or phrases, so if you're overthinking, try to simplify your approach.