Stumped on today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our guide for the February 28, 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 Italian tourist city you might be “inclined” to visit NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Italian (noun)
- A person who is a native or resident of Italy
- The Romance language spoken in Italy
Answer:
[spoiler]PISA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Inclined (adjective)
- Having taken steps to be ready
- Positioned at an angle relative to the horizontal or vertical
5A Pink/orange shade NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Orange (adjective)
- Having a colour between red and yellow, resembling that of a ripe orange
Answer:
[spoiler]CORAL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Orange (noun)
- A colour or pigment in the spectrum between red and yellow
- A citrus tree that produces oranges
6A Green/yellow shade NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Yellow (adjective)
- A colour between green and orange in the spectrum, similar to that of an egg yolk
- Characteristic of sensationalist tabloid journalism
Answer:
[spoiler]OLIVE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Yellow (noun)
- A colour or pigment resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons
7A Red/pink shade NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pink (adjective)
- A pale shade of red
Answer:
[spoiler]ROSE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pink (noun)
- Someone with moderately left-leaning political beliefs
- A type of flower from the Dianthus genus, known for its fragrance
8A Silver/gray shade NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Silver (noun)
- Eating utensils made of silver or resembling silver
- A trophy, often awarded for second place, made of or appearing like silver
Answer:
[spoiler]ASH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Silver (adjective)
- Able to communicate fluently and effectively
- Having a shiny grey appearance or being coated with a silver-like colour
1D Many collared golf shirts NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Many (adjective)
- A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as’ or `too’ or `so’ or `that’; amounting to a large but indefinite number
Answer:
[spoiler]POLOS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
OOPSL
2D From Dublin or Derry NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dublin (noun)
- Capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
Answer:
[spoiler]IRISH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
HRIIS
3D Command+S, on a Mac NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Command (noun)
- In computer science, a line of code within a program
- A directive or order given with authority
Answer:
[spoiler]SAVE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Command (verb)
- To exert control or authority over
- To view from a higher position
4D Pint at a public house NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Public (noun)
- The general population considered as a whole
- A group of individuals united by a shared interest
Answer:
[spoiler]ALE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Public (adjective)
- Relating to or impacting the entire community
- Not private; accessible or relevant to everyone
5D ___ Crawley, “Downton Abbey” countess NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Countess (noun)
- Female equivalent of a count or earl
Answer:
[spoiler]CORA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
ORAC
