Stumped on today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our guide for the February 25, 2025, puzzle is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a compact version of the classic daily puzzle—short, fast, but just as clever. It’s perfect for wordplay lovers who enjoy a quick mental challenge without the time commitment of a full grid. Available both in print and online, it’s a daily treat for crossword enthusiasts of all levels.
Need a little hint to crack today’s puzzle? We’ve listed all the clues below so you can search for the ones giving you trouble. Simply select a clue to reveal the answer—no spoilers for the ones you’re still working on!
1A Word that can follow “belly of the” or “nature of the” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nature (noun)
- A fundamental force responsible for creating and governing all things in the universe
- A distinct category or characteristic of something
Answer:
[spoiler]BEAST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Belly (noun)
- The area of a vertebrate’s body located between the thorax and the pelvis
- A rounded or protruding abdomen
6A Coffee order with a frothy top NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Order (noun)
- Typically used in the plural, referring to the status, rank, or position of a Christian clergyman within an ecclesiastical hierarchy
- A commercial document requesting the supply of goods or services in exchange for payment, specifying details and quantities
Answer:
[spoiler]LATTE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Order (verb)
- To assign a rank or rating to something
- To instruct or command someone with authority
7A Ann ___, Mich. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A structure designed to support climbing plants
- A rotating shaft that functions as an axis for larger moving parts
Answer:
[spoiler]ARBOR[/spoiler]
8A Night lights? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Night (noun)
- The period between sunset and sunrise when it is dark outside
- The Roman goddess of night, daughter of Erebus, equivalent to the Greek deity Nyx
Answer:
[spoiler]A[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Answers used in the past:
- AURORAS (7 letters)
- MOONBEAMS (9 letters)
9A You might have a lot of it on your hands, if you’re a chef NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hands (noun)
- The workforce or labour force available
- When used with ‘in,’ it refers to guardianship, particularly the right to house, care for, and discipline a child in divorce cases
Answer:
[spoiler]THYME[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Might (noun)
- Physical strength
1D Really fun time NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Time (noun)
- A specific moment as indicated by a clock
- Rhythm determined by dividing into equal durations
Answer:
[spoiler]BLAST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Time (verb)
- To measure the duration of an event, action, or the performance of a person within a set period
- To coordinate the application of force or execution of an action to occur at the intended moment
2D Our world NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: World (noun)
- A group of people, especially those sharing a common interest
- Humanity as a whole
Answer:
[spoiler]EARTH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: World (adjective)
- Relating to the entire earth, broad in scope rather than local or limited
3D Held in check NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Check (noun)
- An evaluation of a situation or condition
- A small mark or break left after a piece has been chipped or broken off
Answer:
[spoiler]ATBAY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Check (verb)
- To be verified, confirmed, or pass inspection
- To create cracks or small breaks in something
4D Subject of a winter weather warning NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Weather (verb)
- To endure and overcome with courage
- To shape or incline to a slope
Answer:
[spoiler]STORM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Weather (adjective)
- Positioned on the side exposed to the wind
5D Abruptly worded NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Adjective)
- Concise and direct, with no unnecessary details
Answer:
[spoiler]TERSE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
EESRT
