Stumped on today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our guide for the February 24, 2025, puzzle has you covered! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle—shorter and faster but just as tricky. It’s perfect for wordplay enthusiasts who want a quick brain workout without committing to a full grid. Available in print and online, it’s a daily challenge for crossword lovers of all skill levels.
Need a little nudge to crack today’s puzzle? We’ve listed all the clues below so you can search for the ones giving you trouble. Just select a clue to reveal the answer—no spoilers for the ones you’re still solving!
1A “Over here!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Over (adjective)
- Having come or been brought to a conclusion
Answer:
[spoiler]HEY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Over (adverb)
- Throughout a period of time
- Over the entire area
4A Words after a defeat NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Words (noun)
- A heated argument or disagreement
- The spoken lines in a play’s dialogue
Answer:
[spoiler]ILOST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: After (adverb)
- Occurring later than a specified time
7A Dwarf planet that’s only about half the width of the United States NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: United (adjective)
- Related to two individuals joined in marriage
- Marked by unity or formed into a single entity
Answer:
[spoiler]PLUTO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Planet (noun)
- In astronomy, any of the nine major celestial bodies in the solar system that orbit the Sun and reflect its light, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, all moving counterclockwise when viewed from the Hercules constellation
- A follower or subordinate to another person
8A 1995 thriller whose title is stylized with a digit NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stylized (adjective)
- Designed with artistic conventions for effect rather than appearing natural or spontaneous
Answer:
[spoiler]SEVEN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Whose (pronoun)
- The possessive form of “who” or “which”
9A “This just in …” program NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Just (adverb)
- Used for emphasis, meaning completely or absolutely
- Denoting exactness or precision
Answer:
[spoiler]NEWS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Just (adjective)
- Impartial and fair, adhering to established rules and standards
- Possessing moral integrity and righteousness
1D Joints at the meeting of the thigh bone and pelvis NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Meeting (noun)
- A gathering of people for a shared purpose
- The act of coming together or uniting as one
Answer:
[spoiler]HIPS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pelvis (noun)
- A funnel-shaped structure at the kidney’s outlet where urine collects before entering the ureter
- The bony framework in vertebrates that supports the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs in other animals
2D Astronaut Ochoa NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ochoa (noun)
- A Spanish-born American biochemist (1905–1993) known for researching the biological synthesis of nucleic acids
Answer:
[spoiler]ELLEN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Astronaut (noun)
- An individual trained for space travel
3D “___ got mail” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mail (verb)
- Direct or transmit something to another location
- Send through the postal service
Answer:
[spoiler]YOUVE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Mail (noun)
- Flexible armor from the Middle Ages made of interwoven metal rings
- A system for delivering messages through the post office
5D Gumbo or goulash NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Goulash (noun)
- A hearty meat stew, heavily seasoned with paprika
Answer:
[spoiler]STEW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Gumbo (noun)
- A fine-grained, silty soil that turns sticky and waxy when wet
- Long, mucilaginous green pods, often simmered or sautéed, commonly used in soups and stews
6D Lots and lots NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lots (adverb)
- To a very great extent or degree
Answer:
[spoiler]TONS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lots (noun)
- A large quantity or number
