Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for April 17, 2025? Our guide is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle—quick to solve but just as rewarding. Perfect for word enthusiasts who want a fun challenge without the time commitment of a full-sized crossword, it’s available both in print and online for solvers of all skill levels.
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1A Person, ___ or thing NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Person (noun)
- A human individual.
- A grammatical classification used to distinguish pronouns, possessive adjectives, and verb forms based on who is being referred to—whether it’s the speaker (first person), the listener (second person), or someone/something else (third person).
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Hint 2: Thing (noun)
- An unspecified matter or issue.
- An act or activity.
6A Like someone you shouldn’t trust with fragile objects NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fragile (adjective)
- Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed.
- Lacking strength, substance, or importance.
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Hint 2: Someone (noun)
- A human individual.
7A A time to dye? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Time (noun)
- A specific moment indicated by a clock.
- A rhythm created by dividing something into equal intervals.
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Hint 2: Time (verb)
- To measure how long an event or action takes, or to track when a person performs an action.
- To coordinate the application of a force or the occurrence of an action to happen at the right moment.
8A Dangle a carrot in front of NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dangle (verb)
- To hang loosely or swing freely.
- To make something hang or swing freely.
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Hint 2: Carrot (noun)
- A plant grown in many varieties, typically as an annual, for its long, cone-shaped, orange edible root; found in both temperate and tropical climates.
- The deep orange, edible root of the cultivated carrot plant.
9A Class for a cognitive science major, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Class (noun)
- A group of students who complete their studies and graduate at the same time.
- A group of individuals sharing the same social, economic, or educational level.
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Hint 2: Class (verb)
- To organize or group things or people into categories or classes.
1D Activities on the docket NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Docket (noun)
- A schedule or plan listing tasks or matters arranged by time.
- In law, a court’s calendar showing the list of cases to be heard or a brief record of court proceedings.
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Hint 2: Docket (verb)
- To create a summary or outline of a legal document and record it in a list.
- To officially add a case or matter to a court’s schedule for legal action.
2D Full of sexual desire NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sexual (adjective)
- Engaged in or related to a sexual relationship.
- Involving or pertaining to sex.
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Hint 2: Desire (verb)
- To hope for or wish something to happen.
- To strongly want or long for something.
3D Commonly cobwebby room NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cobwebby (adjective)
- Thin enough to let light pass through.
- Covered in cobwebs.
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Hint 2: Commonly (adverb)
- Typically or usually under normal circumstances.
4D From Prague, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prague (noun)
- The capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, located in the western part of the country; a cultural and commercial hub since the 14th century.
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Hint 2: Say (verb)
- To express or convey a specific wording or form.
- To instruct or command someone to do something with authority.
5D Jane in classic literature NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Literature (noun)
- The scholarly study of written works in the humanities.
- Creative writing that is considered to have recognized artistic value.
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Hint 2: Classic (adjective)
- Pertaining to the early, influential period of a civilization, culture, or field of study.
- Famous and enduring, with a well-established form or style.
6D Not get rid of NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- The central tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress.
- The financial resources used to support one’s livelihood.
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Hint 2: (Verb)
- To keep records or maintain regular written documentation.
- To align one’s actions or practices with a particular standard or guideline.
