Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for April 12, 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 Do, re, mi, fa, ___, la … NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- A colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
- The syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
Answer:
[spoiler]SOL[/spoiler]
4A Still up in the air, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Still (adverb)
- To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
- Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Answer:
[spoiler]TBD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Still (adjective)
- (Of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
- Marked by absence of sound
7A With 14-Across, “?????” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Across (adverb)
- Transversely
Answer:
[spoiler]THATS[/spoiler]
9A ___ Grande NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- The former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
Answer:
[spoiler]RIO[/spoiler]
10A Bone connecting the elbow and wrist NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wrist (noun)
- A joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
Answer:
[spoiler]ULNA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Elbow (noun)
- Hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
- A length of pipe with a sharp bend in it
11A Things issued by the D.M.V. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Things (noun)
- any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
Answer:
[spoiler]IDS[/spoiler]
12A Elaborate hairstyle NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Elaborate (verb)
- Make more complex, intricate, or richer
- Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
Answer:
[spoiler]COIF[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Elaborate (adjective)
- Marked by complexity and richness of detail
- Developed or executed with care and in minute detail
13A Part of the eye that contains the iris NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Part (noun)
- The effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
- The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
Answer:
[spoiler]UVEA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Part (adverb)
- To some extent; in some degree; not wholly
14A See 7-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adjective)
- Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
- Causing confusion or disorientation
Answer:
[spoiler]CONFUSING[/spoiler]
15A “Sure, whatever you say …” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Whatever (adjective)
- One or some or every or all without specification
Answer:
[spoiler]OKAY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sure (adjective)
- Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
- Certain to occur; destined or inevitable
16A 24 cans of beer NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Beer (noun)
- A general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
Answer:
[spoiler]CASE[/spoiler]
1D Plaster wall coating NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Coating (noun)
- A decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
- A thin layer covering something
Answer:
[spoiler]STUCCO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wall (noun)
- An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
- (Anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure
2D “Hey, check it out!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Check (noun)
- An appraisal of the state of affairs
- A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
Answer:
[spoiler]OHLOOK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Check (verb)
- Be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
- Make cracks or chinks in
3D Weather phenomenon that translates to “the girl” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Phenomenon (noun)
- Any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
- A remarkable development
Answer:
[spoiler]LANINA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Weather (verb)
- Face and withstand with courage
- Cause to slope
4D It’s full of questions NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Full (verb)
- Increase in phase
- Beat for the purpose of cleaning and thickening
Answer:
[spoiler]TRIVIA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Full (noun)
- The time when the Moon is fully illuminated
5D White House family during the 2020s NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: White (noun)
- A Caucasian
- United States writer noted for his humorous essays (1899-1985)
Answer:
[spoiler]BIDENS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: White (adjective)
- Anemic looking from illness or emotion
- Restricted to whites only
6D Medicinal amount NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Medicinal (adjective)
- Having the properties of medicine
Answer:
[spoiler]DOSAGE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Amount (noun)
- How much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
- A quantity of money
8D Chewy candy NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chewy (adjective)
- (Of a consistency) requiring chewing
- Requiring much chewing
Answer:
[spoiler]TAFFY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Candy (noun)
- a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
13D Sch. that plays home football games at the L.A. Coliseum NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Coliseum(noun)
- An oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held
Answer:
[spoiler]USC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Football (noun)
- Any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other’s goal
- The inflated oblong ball used in playing American football
