Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for April 30, 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 Picture holder NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: PICTURE (noun)
- Graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
- A visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
Answer:
[spoiler]FRAME[/spoiler]
Hint 2: PICTURE (verb)
- Show in, or as in, a picture
- Imagine; conceive of; see in one’s mind
6A New spin on an old song NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: SONG (noun)
- The act of singing
- The imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
Answer:
[spoiler]REMIX[/spoiler]
Hint 2: SPIN (verb)
- Cause to spin
- Prolong or extend
7A Cream of the crop NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: CREAM (noun)
- Toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
- The best people or things in a group
Answer:
[spoiler]ELITE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: CREAM (verb)
- Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
- Remove from the surface
8A Hobbes in “Calvin and Hobbes,” for one NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: HOBBES (noun)
- English materialist and political philosopher who advocated absolute sovereignty as the only kind of government that could resolve problems caused by the selfishness of human beings (1588-1679)
Answer:
[spoiler]TIGER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: CALVIN (noun)
- United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
- Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564)
9A Profit = revenue – ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: REVENUE (noun)
- Government income due to taxation
- The entire amount of income before any deductions are made
Answer:
[spoiler]COST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: PROFIT (noun)
- The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
- The advantageous quality of being beneficial
1D Agonize (over) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: AGONIZE (verb)
- Suffer agony or anguish
- Cause to agonize
Answer:
[spoiler]FRET[/spoiler]
Hint 2: OVER (adjective)
- Having come or been brought to a conclusion
2D Item in Indiana Jones’s satchel, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: SATCHEL (noun)
- Luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
Answer:
[spoiler]RELIC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: PERHAPS (adverb)
- By chance
3D Compadre NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- BRO (3 letters)
- PAL (3 letters)
- FRIEND (6 letters)
- HOMIE (5 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]AMIGO[/spoiler]
4D Itty-bitty biters NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: ITTY-BITTY (adjective)
- (Used informally) very small
Answer:
[spoiler]MITES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: BITTY (adjective)
- (Used informally) very small
5D Wield, as influence NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: INFLUENCE (verb)
- Induce into action by using one’s charm
- Have and exert influence or effect
Answer:
[spoiler]EXERT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: INFLUENCE (noun)
- A cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
- A power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
