Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for April 24, 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 Tiny cotton swab NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cotton (noun)
- A tall, bushy plant or small tree from the mallow family that produces seed pods (bolls) containing seeds surrounded by long, soft fibers.
- The smooth, silky fibers obtained from cotton plants in their unprocessed form.
Answer:
Hint 2: Cotton (verb)
- To start liking or feeling an affinity for someone or something.
5A Leaves on the stove too long NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stove (noun)
- A kitchen device used to prepare or cook meals.
- Any device or equipment designed to produce heat.
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Hint 2: Long (adjective)
- Having a strong memory or the ability to recall past events well.
- Thoughtful and careful when making plans for the future.
6A They’re used to hunt and peck NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hunt (noun)
- A group or organization of people who engage in hunting as a recreational activity.
- The act of searching carefully and persistently to locate someone or something.
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Hint 2: Hunt (verb)
- To follow or track something or someone with determination.
- To chase and try to capture or kill animals, either for food or sport.
7A “I’m trying to focus here!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Trying (adjective)
- Highly annoying or mentally exhausting.
- Difficult to tolerate or withstand.
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Hint 2: Focus (verb)
- To become clear or sharpened in view.
- To concentrate attention or effort on a particular task or subject.
8A Button that might make a “Whoosh!” sound NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Whoosh (noun)
- The sound made by a rapid movement of air or liquid.
Answer:
Hint 2: Whoosh (verb)
- To move swiftly while making a whooshing or hissing sound.
1D Word pronounced like its first letter (which is followed by four vowels) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pronounced (adjective)
- Clearly noticeable or strongly emphasized.
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Hint 2: Letter (noun)
- A standard symbol from the alphabet used to represent spoken sounds.
- A recognition or badge awarded for involvement in a school athletic activity.
2D Feature of an extravagant wedding dress NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Extravagant (adjective)
- Excessive or uncontrolled, particularly in expressing emotions.
- Spending resources carelessly or beyond what is reasonable.
Answer:
Hint 2: Wedding (noun)
- A celebration or gathering where a marriage ceremony takes place.
- The formal act of getting married; the marriage ceremony itself.
3D Signed, as a contract NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Contract (verb)
- To shrink in size or pull inward.
- To make a formal agreement or legal arrangement.
Answer:
Hint 2: Contract (noun)
- In contract bridge, the final bid that determines the number of tricks the bidder is committed to winning.
- A version of bridge where points are awarded only for the tricks the player originally bid.
4D Verbal alternative to a tap on the shoulder NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Verbal (adjective)
- Conveyed using words.
- Expressed through spoken language.
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Hint 2: Shoulder (noun):
- A narrow strip of land, often unpaved, running alongside a road.
- The ball-and-socket joint connecting the humerus (upper arm bone) to the scapula (shoulder blade).
5D Some backyard parties, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Backyard (noun)
- The area of land located behind a house.
Answer:
Hint 2: Short (adjective)
- Lacking enough quantity to fulfill a requirement.
- Characterized by brusque or curt behavior.
