Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for April 25, 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 “Beware the ___ of March” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Beware (verb)
- Stay alert; exercise caution or vigilance; remain watchful of potential danger or risk.
Answer:
[spoiler]IDES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: March (verb)
- Border or be next to something; share a common boundary.
- Move forward in an organized procession or parade.
5A Sends a message NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Message (noun)
- The content or meaning conveyed through communication.
- A brief written, spoken, or signaled form of communication.
Answer:
[spoiler]TEXTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Message (verb)
- To convey information by sending a message.
- To send a communication to someone.
7A Pond scum NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Scum (noun)
- People regarded as despicable or without value.
- A layer of unwanted material, such as impurities or algae, that forms on the surface of a liquid.
Answer:
[spoiler]ALGAE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Scum (verb)
- To skim off or remove the layer of scum from a liquid’s surface.
8A Teeny-tiny bit NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tiny (adjective)
- Extremely small in size.
Answer:
[spoiler]IOTA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Teeny (adjective)
- Informally used to describe something very small.
9A Doctor who might more aptly be called a “dogtor” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Doctor (noun)
- A certified professional who practices medicine.
- An individual who has earned a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree from an academic institution.
Answer:
[spoiler]VET[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Doctor (verb)
- To fix or repair something by replacing parts or mending damage.
- To alter something, often in a deceptive or dishonest way.
1D “Don’t call ___ comeback!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Comeback (noun)
- A sharp or clever response to a comment or question.
- The return of a celebrity or public figure to a former level of success or activity.
Answer:
[spoiler]ITA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Call (verb)
- To give someone or something a particular name.
- To forecast or predict something before it happens.
2D Supermarket section NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Supermarket (noun)
- A large self-service retail store offering groceries, dairy items, and household products.
Answer:
[spoiler]DELI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Section (noun)
- An individual part of a larger written or musical work.
- A distinct department within a bigger organization.
3D Arnold Schwarzenegger or Chris Christie, e.g., for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Arnold (noun)
- An English poet and literary critic who lived from 1822 to 1888.
- An American general during the Revolution, known for his attempted betrayal of West Point to the British in 1780 (1741–1801).
Answer:
[spoiler]EXGOV[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Christie (noun)
- A highly productive English author known for writing detective fiction (1890–1976).
4D 5-Across or 8-Across, if you change the T’s in this answer NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Verb)
- Represent or signify using a symbol, formula, or other means.
- Place in front of something.
Answer:
[spoiler]STATE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (Noun)
- The land or area controlled by a nation.
- A group of people organized politically under a single government.
6D Musical chairs need NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Musical (adjective)
- Having a pleasing melody or being marked by musical harmony.
- Related to or accompanied by music.
Answer:
[spoiler]SEAT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Musical (noun)
- A theatrical performance or film where the action and dialogue are interspersed with songs and dances.
