Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for July 18, 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.
Need a hint? Just browse through the list and tap the clue you’re stuck on. We’ll reveal only that specific answer—giving you a gentle nudge without spoiling the rest. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can pick up right where you left off anytime!
1A Appropriate word that can precede 7-/8-Across and 3-/10-Down NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Precede (verb)
- Happen before something else in time; exist at an earlier point
- Advance ahead of others in time or location
Answer:
[spoiler]HALF[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Appropriate (verb)
- Allocate or designate something for a specific purpose or individual
- Seize or take control of something, often forcibly or without permission
5A Remy’s brother in “Ratatouille” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ratatouille (noun)
- A vegetable stew typically made with tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onion, and seasonings
Answer:
[spoiler]EMILE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Brother (noun)
- A close companion who shares in the activities of his friends
- A male sibling with the same parents as another person
7A Missouri’s postal abbreviation NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Missouri (noun)
- A midwestern state in the central United States; during the American Civil War, it was considered a border state and was admitted to the Confederacy without officially leaving the Union
- The longest river in the United States; it begins in Montana and flows southeast to join the Mississippi River at Saint Louis
Answer:
[spoiler]MO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Abbreviation (noun)
- A shortened version of a word or phrase
- The act of reducing something by leaving out parts of it
8A Light switch position NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Switch (verb)
- Set something aside, abandon it, or move on to something else
- Change or reverse direction, attitude, or course of action
Answer:
[spoiler]ON[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Switch (noun)
- A device used to control the flow in a circuit by making, breaking, or changing connections
- The act of replacing one thing or position with another
9A Done for laughs NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Done (adjective)
- Finished or completed
- Cooked and ready to be served
Answer:
[spoiler]INFUN[/spoiler]
11A Richard of “Pretty Woman” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Woman (noun)
- A female person who does household work
- An adult human female, in contrast to a man
Answer:
[spoiler]GERE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pretty (adverb)
- To some extent or degree
1D Prefix that means 1-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prefix (noun)
- An affix placed at the beginning of a word
Answer:
[spoiler]HEMI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Prefix (verb)
- To add a prefix to a word
2D In the midst of NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Midst (noun)
- The central part or position of something, surrounded by other things
Answer:
[spoiler]AMONG[/spoiler]
3D Super Bowl that featured a 28-3 comeback win by the Patriots NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Comeback (noun)
- A quick, often witty or sharp, response to a comment or question
- The return of a celebrity or public figure to a former level of success or activity
Answer:
[spoiler]LI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Featured (adjective)
- Having specific facial characteristics, often used in combination (e.g., sharp-featured)
- Highlighted or given special attention or prominence
4D Baker’s powder NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Powder (noun)
- A mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur (75:15:10 ratio) used in guns, fuses, and fireworks
- A solid substance ground into fine, loose particles
Answer:
[spoiler]FLOUR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Powder (verb)
- To crush something into fine particles or dust
- To apply powder onto a surface or body
6D Dated feminine suffix NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Feminine (adjective)
- Suitable for or typical of a woman, particularly a mature woman
- Linked with women rather than men
Answer:
[spoiler]ENNE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Feminine (noun)
- A grammatical gender mainly referring to females or objects considered female
10D Iron, on the periodic table NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Table (noun)
- A flat elevated area of land with steep sides
- Information organized in rows and columns
Answer:
[spoiler]FE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Table (verb)
- To organize or record data in a table format
- To postpone or delay consideration of something
