Struggling with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our answer guide for the April 7, 2025 puzzle is here to assist! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle—quick, engaging, and just as rewarding. Perfect for word enthusiasts, it offers a fun challenge without the time commitment of a full-sized crossword. Available in both print and digital formats, it’s a fantastic daily brain teaser for solvers of all skill levels.
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1A Price to pay NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Price (noun)
- The worth of something measured by what one must give, do, or endure to acquire it.
- The monetary value or material worth of an item, typically indicated by how much it would sell for.
Answer:
[spoiler]COST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Price (verb)
- To find out or inquire about the cost of something.
- To set or decide the cost of an item.
5A The five unique letters of THE AREA HERE, fittingly NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unique (adjective)
- Completely distinct and unmatched.
- The only one of its kind.
Answer:
[spoiler]EARTH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fittingly (adverb)
- In a way that is appropriate or suitable for the situation.
6A Uncomfortable thing to witness a couple do in public NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Uncomfortable (adjective)
- Causing or experiencing mental unease.
- Causing or feeling physical discomfort.
Answer:
[spoiler]ARGUE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Couple (verb)
- To connect or link together.
- To form a pair or join as pairs.
7A Gwen ___, Spider-Woman’s alter ego in the “Spider-Verse” movies NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Spider (noun)
- A software program that browses the internet to find publicly available resources for inclusion in a searchable database.
- A cast iron frying pan.
Answer:
[spoiler]STACY[/spoiler]
8A Give a tug NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tug (noun)
- A quick, forceful pull.
- A strong, compact boat built to tow or push larger vessels.
Answer:
[spoiler]YANK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Tug (verb)
- To haul or move something with effort.
- To work hard or struggle toward achieving a goal.
1D Magna ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
CARAT
Answer:
[spoiler]CARTA[/spoiler]
2D Instrument played at the ballpark NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ballpark (noun)
- An estimate that is approximately within the expected range.
- A stadium or field where ball games, especially baseball, are played.
Answer:
[spoiler]ORGAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Instrument (verb)
- To compose music specifically for instruments.
- To formally draft or issue a legal document.
3D In need of a hint NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Need (verb)
- To be in want of something.
- To consider something essential, appropriate, or beneficial.
Answer:
[spoiler]STUCK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Need (noun)
- Something essential that is missing.
- A psychological drive that motivates an individual to act toward a goal, providing purpose and direction to behavior.
4D Nonbinary pronoun NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pronoun (noun)
- A word used to replace a noun or a noun phrase in a sentence.
Answer:
[spoiler]THEY[/spoiler]
5D Difficulty level for a newbie gamer NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Newbie (noun)
- Someone who is new to a particular activity or field.
Answer:
[spoiler]EASY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Difficulty (noun)
- The state or condition of being hard to do or understand.
- A task or situation that requires extra effort or causes inconvenience.
