Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for April 26, 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 Fancy party NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Party (noun)
- A group formed to achieve political power
- A temporary gathering of individuals involved in a shared activity
Answer:
[spoiler]GALA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Party (verb)
- To celebrate or take part in festive social gatherings
5A Five ___ (discount store chain) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Discount (noun)
- A reduction in amount or percentage
- Interest deducted in advance on a loan on an annual basis
Answer:
[spoiler]BELOW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Discount (verb)
- To disregard or ignore
- To lower the price of something
6A Bottom stripe on a pride flag NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stripe (noun)
- A V-shaped badge on a sleeve showing military rank or years of service
- A decorative strip made of a different color or material
Answer:
[spoiler]PURPLE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Stripe (verb)
- To cover or decorate with stripes
7A Bedtime outfit, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bedtime (noun)
- The time at which a person usually goes to sleep
Answer:
[spoiler]JAMMIES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Informally (adverb)
- Using casual or conversational language
8A Task to “run” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Task (noun)
- A particular job that must be completed as a responsibility or for payment
- Any work that is started or attempted
Answer:
[spoiler]ERRAND[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Task (verb)
- To challenge or strain to the fullest extent
- To assign someone a specific job or duty
9A Actress Keaton of “Father of the Bride” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Keaton (noun)
- An American comedian and silent film actor known for his acrobatics and expressionless style (1895–1966)
Answer:
[spoiler]DIANE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Actress (noun)
- A woman who performs in plays, movies, or television shows
10A Car ride game NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ride (noun)
- A trip taken in a vehicle, typically a car
- An amusement attraction designed to be ridden for fun or thrill
Answer:
[spoiler]ISPY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ride (verb)
- To exhibit specific characteristics while being driven
- To engage in sexual activity (informal)
1D Country in which the automobile, aspirin and the accordion were invented NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Automobile (noun)
- A four-wheeled motor vehicle, typically powered by an internal combustion engine
Answer:
[spoiler]GERMANY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Automobile (verb)
- To travel by car
2D Mountain-related NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mountain (noun)
- A landform that rises significantly above its surrounding area, taller than a hill
- A vast quantity or extent (often followed by “of”)
Answer:
[spoiler]ALPINE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Related (adjective)
- Connected through logical, causal, or shared characteristics
- Linked by family ties, common ancestry, or marriage
3D Was audibly amused, slangily NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Amused (adjective)
- Pleasantly occupied
Answer:
[spoiler]LOLED[/spoiler]
4D Really impresses NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Really (adverb)
- Used to emphasize or intensify a statement; “real” is sometimes used informally instead of “really”
- In truth or fact
Answer:
[spoiler]AWES[/spoiler]
5D Unfair reputation NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Reputation (noun)
- The condition of being regarded with high respect and honor
- The overall opinion or judgment that the public has about a person
Answer:
[spoiler]BUMRAP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Unfair (adjective)
- Not just or equitable; characterized by bias, injustice, or deceit
6D Host of the 2024 Summer Olympics NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Olympics (noun)
- The modern reintroduction of the ancient games, held every four years in a chosen country
Answer:
[spoiler]PARIS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Summer (noun)
- The warmest season of the year, lasting from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox in the northern hemisphere
- A time of peak growth, joy, or beauty
7D “Warrior-monks who keep peace in the universe,” per George Lucas NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Warrior (noun)
- A person who participates in or has experience with combat or warfare
Answer:
[spoiler]JEDI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Universe (noun)
- All elements or concepts considered in a particular discussion
- In statistics, the complete set of items from which samples can be selected
