Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for April 19, 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 Subject of a song that ends “Next time won’t you sing with me?” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Subject (noun)
- A field or discipline of knowledge
- An individual who owes loyalty to a nation or is governed by it
Answer:
[spoiler]ABCS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Subject (adjective)
- Likely to allow or accept something
- Under the authority or control of another
5A Play at a loud volume NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Volume (noun)
- A book or collection of pages bound as a single unit
- The quality of being large in size or extent
Answer:
[spoiler]BLARE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Play (verb)
- Compete with an opponent in a sport, game, or conflict
- Act as if having specific traits or emotions
6A Totally convinced of NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Convinced (adjective)
- Completely certain or firmly persuaded
Answer:
[spoiler]SOLDON[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Totally (adverb)
- Fully or entirely; to the greatest possible extent (informally used in place of “wholly”)
7A It wrote this clue: “Virtual assistant with the gift of gab (4, 3). Let me know if you’d like any tweaks!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Virtual (adjective)
- Practically or nearly the same in every way
- Present in effect or essence, even if not in physical form
Answer:
[spoiler]CHATGPT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Assistant (noun)
- Someone who helps meet a need or supports a goal or task
8A Mascara targets NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mascara (noun)
- A cosmetic product applied to enhance, darken, and thicken the eyelashes
Answer:
[spoiler]LASHES[/spoiler]
9A Place to make a lifelong promise NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lifelong (adjective)
- Lasting for the entire duration of a person’s life
Answer:
[spoiler]ALTAR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Promise (verb)
- Predict or declare something ahead of time
- Make a vow or pledge to do something
10A Best coast for sunsets NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Coast (noun)
- A smooth, gliding movement while staying in contact with a surface
- The land bordering a sea or ocean
Answer:
[spoiler]WEST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Coast (verb)
- To move with ease, typically using gravity or minimal effort
1D The whole package, so to speak NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Speak (verb)
- Share ideas or communicate through conversation
- Express oneself using language
Answer:
[spoiler]ALLTHAT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Package (verb)
- Place items into a container or box
2D Honey ___, animal that “don’t care” in a meme NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Honey (noun)
- A cherished person; a term used to show affection
- A sweet, golden substance made by bees
Answer:
[spoiler]BADGER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Honey (adjective)
- Having a color similar to that of honey
3D Makes smaller, as a photo NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Smaller (adjective)
- Smaller in size or extent compared to something else
Answer:
[spoiler]CROPS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Photo (noun)
- An image of a person or scene, captured in print, slide, or digital format
4D Like emails you can’t take back NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- Desire or prefer to do something
- Think of or regard in a particular way
Answer:
[spoiler]SENT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Similar or resembling; sharing some characteristics
- Matching or consistent in every aspect
5D Acts like a braggart NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Braggart (noun)
- A person who is excessively boastful and talkative
Answer:
[spoiler]BOASTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Braggart (adjective)
- Displaying a sense of self-importance or arrogance
6D Rock that easily fractures NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Easily (adverb)
- With little effort; effortlessly
- Likely or probably
Answer:
[spoiler]SHALE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rock (verb)
- Move in a back-and-forth or side-to-side motion
- Cause to sway or shift in a rocking motion
7D Grabber of stuffed animals in an arcade NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Grabber (noun)
- A person who takes things selfishly or without regard for others
Answer:
[spoiler]CLAW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Stuffed (adjective)
- Filled to capacity with food
- Packed with something inside
