New York Times Mini Crossword Answers

Last edited: Apr 29, 2025

Looking for the answers to the April 29, 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 29, 2025)

ACROSS

• 1. The "A" of MoMA - Crossword Clue
• 4. Like steak tartare and carpaccio - Crossword Clue
• 5. Attire for wizards and judges - Crossword Clue
• 7. Warm shade of yellowish-orange - Crossword Clue
• 8. Most populous country in the Caribbean - Crossword Clue
• 9. Messy room, so to speak - Crossword Clue

DOWN

• 1. Noted features of bakeries and candle shops - Crossword Clue
• 2. What a magician might pull out of the [circled letters] - Crossword Clue
• 3. "I tawt I taw a puddy tat!" speaker - Crossword Clue
• 5. "Go team!" - Crossword Clue
• 6. ___ Lanka - Crossword Clue

About The April 29, 2025 NYT Mini Crossword

The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 29, 2025 features an engaging mix of clues from various domains. The Across clues include references to art (the "A" in MoMA), culinary terms (raw dishes like steak tartare), clothing items worn by specific professionals, color terminology, geography focusing on the Caribbean region, and idiomatic expressions. The Down clues cover sensory experiences in shops, magician tricks with a special puzzle element involving circled letters, a famous cartoon character's catchphrase, cheerleading expressions, and geography related to an Asian island nation. This Mini crossword offers a balanced mix of straightforward clues and those requiring specific knowledge, making it accessible to solvers of varying skill levels.

NYT Mini Crossword Tips

When solving the April 29, 2025 Mini Crossword, start with the more straightforward clues. For "The 'A' of MoMA," consider what this famous New York museum's acronym stands for. For food-related clues like "Like steak tartare and carpaccio," think about what characteristic these dishes share. The "Attire for wizards and judges" refers to a specific garment worn by both professions. The "Warm shade of yellowish-orange" is asking for a specific color name in that spectrum. For "Most populous country in the Caribbean," consider which nation in that region has the highest population. The clue "Messy room, so to speak" is likely looking for a colloquial or slang term. For the Down clues, "Noted features of bakeries and candle shops" refers to something sensory that both these establishments are known for. The magician clue with "circled letters" involves a special puzzle element, so pay attention to any highlighted squares in the grid. The cartoon character who says "I tawt I taw a puddy tat!" is asking for a specific character name. For "Go team!" think of expressions used to encourage sports teams. Finally, "___ Lanka" is asking for the prefix to this island nation's name. Remember that Mini crosswords typically use more common words and phrases, so if you're considering obscure answers, you might want to reconsider your approach.