Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for July 23, 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 With 5-Down, mystery meet? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mystery (noun)
- Something that’s difficult to understand or explain
- A fictional story, often involving a crime like murder, told through a book, play, or movie
Answer:
[spoiler]BLIND[/spoiler]
6A ___ Puffs (cereal) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cereal (noun)
- A type of grass grown for its starchy grains, such as wheat, rice, rye, oats, maize, buckwheat, or millet
- A food product made from the starchy grains of these grasses
Answer:
[spoiler]COCOA[/spoiler]
7A Bike without pedaling, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bike (verb)
- To ride a bicycle
Answer:
[spoiler]COAST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bike (noun)
- A motorized two-wheeled vehicle with a sturdy frame
- A pedal-powered two-wheeled vehicle
8A Spending binge NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Spending (noun)
- The act of using or distributing money
- The amount of money that has been paid or used
Answer:
[spoiler]SPREE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Binge (noun)
- An instance of overindulging in something
- A period of excessive eating or drinking
9A Hoped-for answer when on bended knee NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hoped-for (adjective)
- Anticipated with hope or desire
Answer:
[spoiler]YES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bended (adjective)
- Referring to a bent or stooped posture, especially of the back or knees
1D Secretly includes, as on an email NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Secretly (adverb)
- In a hidden or private manner; not done openly
Answer:
[spoiler]BCCS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Email (verb)
- To send a message electronically using a computer or digital device
2D In a silly mood NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Silly (adjective)
- Causing others to feel pity or contempt
- Not serious; playful or foolish in behavior
Answer:
[spoiler]LOOPY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Silly (noun)
- A term often used for children who are acting up or being playful
3D Empathetic words NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Empathetic (adjective)
- Displaying understanding or sensitivity toward others’ feelings or experiences
Answer:
[spoiler]ICARE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Words (noun)
- A heated argument or verbal clash
- The spoken lines or dialogue in a play
4D Spots for septum piercings NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Septum (noun)
- In anatomy, a wall or divider that separates two areas or tissues
- A dividing structure, often found in organs like the ovary
Answer:
[spoiler]NOSES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Spots (noun)
- Visual disturbances appearing as small specks or shadows, usually caused by tiny particles in the eye’s vitreous humor or lens
5D See 1-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- A person taking part in a social or romantic outing
- A specific day on the calendar
Answer:
[spoiler]DATE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (verb)
- To be in a regular romantic relationship
- To mark something with a specific date
