Button pressed to escape a YouTube ad — NYT Mini Crossword Clue (October 16, 2025)
Streaming culture meets crossword reflexes. Below you will find the confirmed answer, the reasoning behind it, and crossing clues that guarantee the fill is correct. Apostrophes and quotation marks render as ' and " for HTML consistency.
5 Down
Button pressed to escape a YouTube ad
Viewers click SKIP after the countdown ends. The clue references the exact on-screen label, and Word Tips supports the straightforward fill.
Why SKIP Is the Definitive Entry
Digital Context
- YouTube labels the button “Skip Ads” universally, making SKIP the keyword.
- No other short word captures the action of bypassing a video advertisement.
- The four-letter length matches the down slot precisely.
Cross-Letter Reinforcement
- 1-Across WINE provides the S-K-I letters before you even reach this clue.
- 5-Across SAMOA provides the S-K-I letters before you even reach this clue.
- 6-Across KNOTS provides the S-K-I letters before you even reach this clue.
- 7-Across INLET provides the S-K-I letters before you even reach this clue.
- 8-Across PADS provides the S-K-I letters before you even reach this clue.
- 1-Down WANNA and 2-Down IMOLD cement the vowel placement.
Speed-Solving Takeaways
Scan for Interface Labels
When a clue references a specific platform, expect literal interface wording. SKIP is precisely what YouTube displays.
Use High-Frequency Tech Terms
The Mini frequently taps technology vocabulary. SKIP, CLICK, and TAP are fast fills worth memorizing.
Leverage Across Momentum
By the time you reach 5-Down, across entries have usually delivered S, K, and I, leaving only one letter to confirm.
Remember the Button Position
Visualizing the skip button on the bottom right of the YouTube player helps you recall the exact wording instantly.
Extra Digital Vocabulary
Related Terms
- ADS
- MUTE
- PAUSE
- PLAY
Letter Pattern Insight
SKIP’s consonant-heavy structure sticks in the bottom right of the grid. Identify it quickly when a tech clue appears and you will shave valuable seconds off your solve.