Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for July 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 The heart of summer? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Summer (noun)
- The hottest season of the year, typically lasting from the summer solstice to the autumn equinox in the northern hemisphere.
- A time marked by peak growth, joy, or beauty.
Answer:
[spoiler]EMS[/spoiler]
4A Emotional request NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Emotional (adjective)
- Describes someone who is strongly influenced by feelings.
- Marked by a higher-than-usual level of emotion.
Answer:
[spoiler]PLEA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Request (verb)
- To express a need or desire for something.
- To ask someone to do something.
5A Word before aching or dancing NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dancing (noun)
- Moving rhythmically with steps and gestures in time to music.
Answer:
[spoiler]BELLY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Aching (adjective)
- Producing a constant, dull, and persistent pain.
6A Many fans of Premier League clubs NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Premier (verb)
- To be shown or performed for the first time.
- To present a work for its first public performance.
Answer:
[spoiler]BRITS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Premier (noun)
- The head of government in certain countries.
- The official who leads the government in the United Kingdom.
7A Nacho topping that rhymes with 3-Down NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Topping (adjective)
- Outstanding; of the highest quality.
Answer:
[spoiler]QUESO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Topping (noun)
- A tasty ingredient added on top of a dish for extra flavor.
1D Leading role on “The Last of Us” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Leading (noun)
- The act or process of guiding or directing.
- A narrow strip of metal used in printing to space lines of text.
Answer:
[spoiler]ELLIE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Leading (adjective)
- Referring to the most prominent performer or role.
- Holding the top position or highest score in a competition.
2D Gooey diner sandwiches NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gooey (adjective)
- Soft, sticky, and often messy in texture.
Answer:
[spoiler]MELTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Diner (noun)
- A train car where meals are served to passengers.
- A person who is eating, especially at a restaurant.
3D Authoritative approval NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Authoritative (adjective)
- Having power, influence, or control.
- Regarded as reliable, trusted, or of high quality.
Answer:
[spoiler]SAYSO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Approval (noun)
- The official act of giving permission or agreement.
- Recognition or acceptance that something meets expectations.
4D Country on one side of Lake Titicaca NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Country (noun)
- The land area belonging to a nation.
- A nation with an organized government and political structure.
Answer:
[spoiler]PERU[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Side (noun)
- A viewpoint or stance that opposes another in a debate or conflict.
- A raised natural landform or slope.
5D Orange-and-brown chip flavor, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Flavor (noun)
- In physics, one of the six types of quarks.
- The overall mood or character of a place or situation and its impact on people.
Answer:
[spoiler]BBQ[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Flavor (verb)
- To add taste or character to something.
