Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for April 16, 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.
Need a little help? We’ve got you covered! Just scroll through the list of clues below and tap on the one that’s giving you trouble to reveal the answer. The rest will stay hidden, so you can continue solving at your own pace—spoiler-free!
1A “T-t-t-turn up the heat!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Heat (verb)
- To become warm or hot
- To cause something to become hot or hotter
Answer:
[spoiler]BRR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Heat (noun)
- The feeling experienced due to thermal energy
- A service or system used to warm a space or building
4A Like fare at a fair, fairly often NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fairly (adverb)
- In an impartial and balanced way, without showing favoritism
- To some extent or degree
Answer:
[spoiler]FRIED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (verb)
- To prefer or have the desire to do something
- To have a certain feeling toward someone or something; to view, judge, or regard
6A A complete unknown? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unknown (adjective)
- Having an unidentified or unnamed origin
- Not well-known or recognized
Answer:
[spoiler]RANDO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Unknown (noun)
- A person unfamiliar or out of place in a certain setting
- A place that has not been discovered or explored
7A A Rolling Stone? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rolling (noun)
- A low, continuous sound, like that of thunder or large bells
- The act of moving something using wheels
Answer:
[spoiler]ISSUE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rolling (adjective)
- lSpoken with a vibrating or trilled sound
8A Witch’s spell NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Spell (verb)
- To represent or suggest something
- To write or say the letters that form a standard word or part of a word
Answer:
[spoiler]HEX[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Spell (noun)
- A set of spoken words thought to have magical power
- A mental or emotional condition caused by, or resembling the effect of, a magical charm
1D In-your-face assertive NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: In-your-face (adjective)
- Boldly confrontational or aggressively direct
Answer:
[spoiler]BRASH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Assertive (adjective)
- Confidently forceful or strongly self-assured
2D Help with the dishes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Help (noun)
- Someone who assists in meeting a need or advancing a goal
- A method or resource that provides support
Answer:
[spoiler]RINSE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Help (verb)
- To make a situation better
- To offer aid or support; to be useful or provide service
3D Done again in a similar way NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Similar (adjective)
- Alike in appearance or having shared features; often used in combination
- Possessing the same or comparable qualities
Answer:
[spoiler]REDUX[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Again (adverb)
- Once more; in a new or repeated way
4D The “F” of T.G.I.F.: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
FIR
Answer:
[spoiler]FRI[/spoiler]
5D Fawn’s mother NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mother (verb)
- To produce offspring through reproduction
- To nurture or care for someone as a mother would
Answer:
[spoiler]DOE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Mother (noun)
- A woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of endearment or address)
- A situation or condition that inspires or gives rise to an activity or event
