Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for April 20, 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 Speaking confidently but dishonestly NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dishonestly (adverb)
- In a fraudulent or deceptive way
Answer:
[spoiler]GLIB[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Speaking (noun)
- The act of giving a speech to an audience
- The expression of clear and understandable words
5A Traditional dance at a Jewish wedding NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Traditional (adjective)
- Based on or originating from tradition
- Related to long-established and conventional beliefs
Answer:
[spoiler]HORA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wedding (noun)
- A social occasion where a marriage ceremony takes place
- The formal event of getting married; the marriage ceremony
6A “Scram!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Scram (verb)
- Depart at once; typically used as a command
Answer:
[spoiler]GOAWAY[/spoiler]
8A Hyundai electric car with a creatively spelled name NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Electric (adjective)
- Powered by, producing, supplying, or operated through electricity
- Emotionally charged or exciting, as if energized by electricity
Answer:
[spoiler]IONIQ[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Electric (noun)
- A vehicle that runs on electrical power
9A Hoops legend with size 22 shoes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hoops (noun)
- A sport played on a court between two teams of five players, where points are earned by shooting a ball through a raised hoop
Answer:
[spoiler]SHAQ[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Shoes (noun)
- A specific set of circumstances or a particular role someone is in
1D Africa’s largest exporter of gold NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Exporter (noun)
- A person or company that sends goods to another country for sale
Answer:
[spoiler]GHANA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Africa (noun)
- The world’s second-largest continent, situated south of Europe, bordered by the South Atlantic Ocean on the west and the Indian Ocean on the east
2D Score that’s nowhere near Mensa-worthy NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Worthy (adjective)
- Deserving to be selected, particularly as a life partner
- Possessing traits or skills that deserve acknowledgment or respect
Answer:
[spoiler]LOWIQ[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Worthy (noun)
- A distinguished or respected individual, often used in a light-hearted or humorous sense
3D Baghdad’s country NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Baghdad (noun)
- The capital and largest city of Iraq, situated along the Tigris River
Answer:
[spoiler]IRAQ[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Country (noun)
- A region controlled by a nation
- A politically structured group of people governed by a single authority
4D Loading area for trucks NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Loading (noun)
- The amount that can be handled or moved at once
- Goods being transported by a large vehicle
Answer:
[spoiler]BAY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Area (noun)
- A section of an animal with a specific function or served by a particular artery or nerve
- A defined geographical region, often distinguished by its culture, people, or physical features
6D Army soldiers, NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Army (noun)
- The branch of the United States military responsible for organizing and training soldiers for ground combat
- A permanent organization of a nation’s or state’s military forces focused on land warfare
Answer:
[spoiler]GIS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Short (adjective)
- Lacking enough quantity to satisfy a requirement
- Characterized by a brusque or abrupt manner
7D __ and aah Crossword Answer NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Aah (verb)
- Express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh’ or `aah’
Answer:
[spoiler]OOH[/spoiler]
