Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for April 22, 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 Work like a ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Work (verb)
- To make something consistent or smooth.
- To function properly or do what it’s supposed to.
Answer:
[spoiler]DOG[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Work (noun)
- Mental effort used to study and understand something, especially by reading.
- A job you do to earn money.
4A Work like a ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- To choose, prefer, or want to do something
- To feel a certain way about something or someone; to consider, judge, or view
Answer:
[spoiler]CHARM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Similar or comparable; sharing the same or similar traits, often used as part of a compound word
- Exactly matching or corresponding in every way
6A Voice type that falls between soprano and alto, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Between (adverb)
- During the time or space separating two points
- In the middle or intermediate position
Answer:
[spoiler]MEZZO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Informally (adverb)
- Using casual or colloquial language
7A Black-and-white snacks NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Black-and-white (adjective)
- Lacking color or unable to display colors
- Describing a situation as clearly divided into two opposite or distinct categories
Answer:
[spoiler]OREOS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Black (verb)
- To cause something to turn black or become darkened
8A Move one’s head in agreement NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Agreement (noun)
- A spoken or written arrangement involving an exchange of promises
- A state of consistency or harmony between observations or opinions
Answer:
[spoiler]NOD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Move (verb)
- To motivate or prompt someone to take action
- To be in motion or actively changing position
1D Totally out of it NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Totally (adverb)
- Completely or entirely; to the fullest extent (often informally used as “whole” instead of “wholly”)
Answer:
[spoiler]DAZED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Out (adverb)
- No longer in one’s possession or control
2D Rice-shaped pasta NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shaped (adjective)
- Formed or molded to fit, often by adjusting the outline of a flexible material through work or effort
Answer:
[spoiler]ORZO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pasta (noun)
- Dried dough, typically made from flour and water (sometimes with egg), formed into various shapes
- A meal where pasta is the primary component
3D Engineered crops, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Short (adjective)
- Not enough in amount to fulfill a requirement
- Abrupt or curt in manner; lacking politeness
Answer:
[spoiler]GMOS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Short (verb)
- To cheat someone by giving less money than owed
- To cause a short circuit in an electrical system
4D “You can’t be serious!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Serious (adjective)
- Mentally engaging or thought-provoking
- Entirely without humor or playfulness
Answer:
[spoiler]CMON[/spoiler]
5D Villain’s counterpart NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Counterpart (noun)
- An exact copy or duplicate
- A person or thing that serves the same role or shares similar traits with another
Answer:
[spoiler]HERO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Villain (noun)
- A deliberately wicked or evil individual
- The main antagonist or bad character in a story or movie
