"Teeny Tiny Bit" Crossword Clue

By: Five Letter Words | Last edited: Apr 25, 2025

Looking for the solution to the "Teeny tiny bit" crossword clue in the Apr 25, 2025 New York Times Mini puzzle? We've identified the precise 4-letter answer you need. To enhance your solving experience, we've developed interactive features that make discovering the answer more engaging. Use our letter-by-letter reveal option to gradually uncover the solution, or explore our carefully designed hints—including relevant anagrams, similar clues with the same answer, or comprehensive definitions to guide your thinking. We've also made it easy to navigate between related clues from the same puzzle for a seamless solving experience. Ready to discover what word means a minuscule amount? Let's explore the answer!

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About This Clue

The April 25, 2025 New York Times Mini Crossword featured the clue "Teeny tiny bit" with the answer IOTA. This clue asks for a word that describes an extremely small quantity or amount. "Iota" is commonly used in phrases like "not an iota of evidence" or "not one iota of difference," emphasizing the complete absence or insignificance of something. The word has ancient origins and has become a standard term in English for expressing minuscule amounts.

Word Origins

The word "iota" comes from the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (ι). It became associated with smallness because it's the smallest letter in the Greek alphabet, both in terms of its written form and the sound it represents. The term entered English through Latin, and has been used since the 1600s to refer to a very small amount.

The phrase "not one iota" has biblical origins, appearing in Matthew 5:18 where Jesus says "not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished." In this context, it was emphasizing that even the smallest detail of the law was important. Over time, "iota" became established in everyday language as a way to refer to any tiny amount.

NYT Mini Crossword Tips

When solving clues about small quantities in the NYT Mini Crossword, several words might come to mind, such as "bit," "tad," "jot," or "iota." The specific clue wording and the number of letters required will help narrow down the possibilities. For "Teeny tiny bit" requiring a 4-letter answer, "IOTA" fits perfectly. Other common 4-letter words for small amounts in crosswords include "WHIT," "ATOM," and "HINT." When encountering such clues, consider the letter count first, then think of synonyms for "small amount" that match that length. The Mini Crossword often reuses these vocabulary staples, so becoming familiar with words like "IOTA" will help you solve similar clues faster in the future.

Related Crossword Answers

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TAD

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WHIT

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JOT

Clue: "Write down quickly" or "Tiny bit"

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