Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for April 5, 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.
Stuck on a clue? No worries! Below, you’ll find a list of all the clues—just tap on the one you need help with to reveal the answer. No spoilers for the ones you’re still working on!
1A Cummerbund, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cummerbund (noun)
- A wide pleated sash typically worn around the waist as part of formal attire with a tuxedo.
Answer:
[spoiler]SASH[/spoiler]
5A Cheese-covered chip NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Covered (adjective)
- Enclosed in, topped with, overlaid by, or spread with something; sometimes used as a combining form.
Answer:
[spoiler]NACHO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Cheese (noun)
- An upright or spreading perennial plant from the Old World, featuring clusters of rosy-purple flowers in the leaf axils; now found in the United States.
- A firm food made by pressing the curdled solids of milk.
6A Singer in a synagogue NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Synagogue (noun)
- In Judaism, a place where a Jewish congregation gathers for worship.
Answer:
[spoiler]CANTOR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Singer (noun)
- An American inventor known for enhancing the chain-stitch sewing machine (1811–1875).
- An American author, originally from Poland, renowned for writing Yiddish stories and novels (1904–1991).
7A Like decision-making in a hierarchical organization NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hierarchical (adjective)
- Arranged in a series of levels or layers based on different criteria.
Answer:
[spoiler]TOPDOWN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Organization (noun)
- A group of individuals, committees, or departments formed to manage or oversee something.
- A structured and orderly way of doing things, characterized by method and system.
8A Where a browser might get cookies? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Browser (noun)
- A software application used to access and display HTML documents.
- A person who looks around in a leisurely way without a specific goal.
Answer:
[spoiler]BAKERY[/spoiler]
9A Mixes, as a drink NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Drink (verb)
- To offer a toast in celebration or honor.
- To be deeply captivated or absorbed; to listen or watch intently.
Answer:
[spoiler]STIRS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Drink (noun)
- A liquid that is safe and suitable for consumption.
- The action of swallowing a liquid.
10A 10 in a lane NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lane (noun)
- A narrow road or passageway.
- A clearly marked path or track, such as for swimmers or lanes of traffic.
Answer:
[spoiler]PINS[/spoiler]
1D Politician on a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with Ocasio-Cortez NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Oligarchy (noun)
- A form of government controlled by a small group of individuals.
Answer:
[spoiler]SANDERS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Politician (noun)
- Someone involved in party politics.
- A public official responsible for managing governmental affairs.
2D The first “A” of SAG-AFTRA NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: First (noun)
- The defensive position in baseball located at the first base in the infield, counting counterclockwise from home plate.
- The scheduled starting point of an event or activity.
Answer:
[spoiler]ACTORS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: First (adjective)
- Marking the initial item in a sequence.
- Acting as the starting force or trigger for something.
3D Flamboyant NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Flamboyant (adjective)
- Decorated in a highly elaborate or overly extravagant way.
- Flashy and attention-grabbing, though sometimes lacking in taste.
Answer:
[spoiler]SHOWY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Flamboyant (noun)
- A striking tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar, known for its large clusters of bright scarlet and orange flowers; often grown in tropical areas and sometimes classified under the genus Poinciana.
4D Unicorn’s defining feature NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Defining (noun)
- A process used to determine or outline the shape or form of something.
Answer:
[spoiler]HORN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Unicorn (noun)
- A mythical creature depicted as a white horse with a single long horn on its forehead.
5D Lap protector NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Protector (noun)
- Someone who looks after people or property to keep them safe.
Answer:
[spoiler]NAPKIN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lap (noun)
- The section of clothing that lies across the thighs when sitting.
- The act of licking or touching with the tongue.
6D Raccoon-like mammal of South America NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Raccoon (noun)
- A nocturnal, omnivorous mammal originally from North and Central America.
- The pelt or fur of the North American raccoon.
Answer:
[spoiler]COATI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: America (noun)
- A country in North America made up of 50 states, including 48 on the mainland, Alaska in the northwest, and Hawaii in the Pacific; gained independence in 1776.
- The combined continents of North America, South America, and Central America.
7D 1/16 of a cup: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cup (verb)
- To perform a treatment by placing suction cups on the skin.
- To shape something into a curved, cup-like form.
Answer:
[spoiler]TBSP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Cup (noun)
- A large, often metal, trophy with two handles given to the winner of a contest.
- The amount of liquid or substance that fills a cup.
