Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for July 17, 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 Workout facilities NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Workout (noun)
- A physical activity that involves using your muscles in different ways to maintain or improve physical fitness.
Answer:
[spoiler]GYMS[/spoiler]
5A Pipe dream? Just the opposite! NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Opposite (adverb)
- Positioned directly across from each other.
Answer:
[spoiler]LEAK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Opposite (adjective)
- Totally different or contrasting in nature or degree.
- Describes leaves or similar structures that grow in matching pairs on either side of a stem.
6A In good spirits NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Spirits (noun)
- A strong alcoholic drink produced by distillation rather than fermentation.
Answer:
[spoiler]JOLLY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Good (noun):
- Something that is enjoyable, useful, or holds value.
- Merchandise or items traded in commerce.
7A Up to the task NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Task (noun)
- A particular job or duty that needs to be completed, often as part of one’s responsibilities or for payment.
- Any kind of work that someone takes on or tries to do.
Answer:
[spoiler]ABLE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Task (verb)
- To push someone to their full capacity.
- To give someone a specific job or responsibility.
8A Headache-inducing situation NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Situation (noun)
- The state or set of circumstances you are currently in.
- A role or position of employment within a company or organization.
Answer:
[spoiler]MESS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Headache (noun)
- A pain felt in the head, often due to expanded blood vessels, muscle tension, or side effects from medication.
- Something or someone that causes stress, worry, or trouble.
1D Boston newspaper NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Newspaper (noun)
- A printed publication produced by a newspaper company, typically containing news, articles, and advertisements.
- A low-cost paper made from wood pulp, commonly used for printing newspapers.
Answer:
[spoiler]GLOBE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Boston (noun)
- The capital and largest city of Massachusetts, known as a key hub for banking and financial industries.
2D TALKS LIKE THIS NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Talks (noun)
- Conversations or discussions aimed at reaching an agreement.
Answer:
[spoiler]YELLS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (verb)
- To prefer or want to do something.
- To have a certain feeling or opinion about someone or something; to regard or evaluate.
3D Mallard ducks with green heads, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mallard (noun)
- A species of wild duck, common and widespread, and the ancestor of most domestic duck breeds.
Answer:
[spoiler]MALES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Green (noun)
- The smooth, grassy area around the hole on a golf course.
- A public open space with grass in a town or city used for recreation.
4D Drone’s zone NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Drone (noun)
- A person who moves slowly or delays progress; someone who lingers.
- A part of a bagpipe that produces a constant, unchanging sound.
Answer:
[spoiler]SKY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Drone (verb):
- To speak in a dull, repetitive tone.
- To emit a continuous low, dull humming or buzzing sound.
6D Rock out NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rock (verb)
- To sway or move gently in a back-and-forth or side-to-side motion.
- To make something shift or sway in such a motion.
Answer:
[spoiler]JAM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rock (noun)
- A brightly colored, hard stick candy, often peppermint-flavored.
- A tilting or unsteady motion, as when something leans dangerously to one side.
