Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for April 18, 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 hand? We’ve got you covered! Just scroll through the list of clues and tap the one you’re stuck on to reveal its answer. The others will stay hidden, so you can continue solving at your own pace—spoiler-free!
1A Lack of practice, metaphorically NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Practice (noun)
- The act of putting a concept or plan into effect
- A habitual method of doing something or a regular behavior
Answer:
[spoiler]RUST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Practice (verb)
- To make use of something for one’s benefit
- To gain skill through repeated performance or exercise
5A The width of your thumb, if you need a rough approximation NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Width (noun)
- The measurement of something from one side to the other
Answer:
[spoiler]INCH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Approximation (noun)
- A rough estimate of amount, value, or level
- The process of drawing things closer, especially in reference to aligning or joining tissue edges
6A It has many private entries NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Private (adjective)
- Not openly communicated or revealed
- Related to matters that are deeply personal or intimate
Answer:
[spoiler]DIARY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Private (noun)
- A soldier holding the lowest rank in the Army or Marines
8A Disc golfer’s obstacle NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Golfer (noun)
- A person who plays the sport of golf
Answer:
[spoiler]TREE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Obstacle (noun)
- A non-physical barrier that hinders progress and needs to be overcome or avoided
- A physical blockage that must be removed, bypassed, or conquered to proceed
9A Emoji that can mean “I’m intrigued” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- Opinion or judgment
Answer:
[spoiler]EYES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
EEYS
1D Dispose (of) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dispose (verb)
- To prepare or arrange something appropriately
- To incline or make someone open to a certain action, attitude, or belief
Answer:
[spoiler]RID[/spoiler]
2D Bring together NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bring (verb)
- To give or assign a particular quality
- To lead to or result in something happening
Answer:
[spoiler]UNITE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Together (adverb)
- In collaboration and mutual exchange
- Sharing a unified goal or plan
3D Like graveyards at night NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- To want or choose to do something
- To have a particular opinion or feeling about someone or something; to assess or regard
Answer:
[spoiler]SCARY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Similar in nature or appearance; sharing certain traits, often used in compound forms
- Exactly matching or fully consistent in all aspects
4D Shortest allowable number of letters for a New York Times crossword answer NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Allowable (adjective)
- Permitted, especially within the limits of rules or regulations
- Eligible for deduction under tax regulations
Answer:
[spoiler]THREE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Crossword (noun)
- A word puzzle where answers to numbered clues are filled into a grid of squares
7D “Totally with you!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Totally (adverb)
- To the fullest extent or in every possible way (often informally used in place of “completely” or “entirely”)
Answer:
[spoiler]YES[/spoiler]
