Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for April 23, 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 With 7-Across, flight option that saves money at the expense of sleep NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Expense (noun)
- Money spent on goods and services, often eligible for current tax deductions
- A cost, loss, or sacrifice incurred
Answer:
[spoiler]RED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Expense (verb)
- To lower the projected or recorded value of something
4A Like pastel shades NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shades (noun)
- Dark or polarized glasses worn to shield the eyes from sunlight
- Something that evokes the memory of a person or thing
Answer:
[spoiler]PALE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pastel (noun)
- A soft or pale shade of color
5A Appliance on a patio NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Appliance (noun)
- A tool or device designed to perform a specific task efficiently
- Long-lasting equipment used in homes or offices
Answer:
[spoiler]GRILL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Patio (noun)
- A typically paved outdoor space next to a house
6A Simplicity NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Simplicity (noun)
- The absence of decoration or embellishment
- A lack of depth or complexity
Answer:
[spoiler]EASE[/spoiler]
7A See 1-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- The organ responsible for vision
- A central spot within a larger area
Answer:
[spoiler]EYE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (verb)
- To look at or observe something
1D Underpaid employee’s request NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Employee (noun)
- A person hired to carry out work or tasks
Answer:
[spoiler]RAISE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Request (verb)
- To express a need or desire for something
- To ask someone to do something
2D Fashion magazine with a palindromic name NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Magazine (noun)
- A company that publishes magazines
- A metal container that holds cartridges, typically used in automatic guns
Answer:
[spoiler]ELLE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fashion (verb)
- To create or shape something, often in an improvised way
3D Director Guillermo ___ Toro NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Director (noun)
- The person who leads and conducts a musical group
- Someone responsible for managing resources and overseeing expenses
Answer:
[spoiler]DEL[/spoiler]
4D Thank God, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Thank (verb)
- To express gratitude or appreciation
Answer:
[spoiler]PRAY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Say (verb)
- To convey specific words or phrases
- To give orders or instructions with authority
5D “Will you look at that!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Look (verb)
- To manage or handle a situation
- To trust or have confidence in someone
Answer:
[spoiler]GEE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Look (noun)
- The overall atmosphere of a place or situation and its impact on people
- The emotions reflected on a person’s face
