Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for July 27, 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 In addition NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Addition (noun)
- Something extra included with what already exists
- A part or element included to enhance or improve something
Answer:
[spoiler]ALSO[/spoiler]
5A Psithurism, n. “The sound of ___ rustling through the trees” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rustling (noun)
- A faint sound, similar to that of silk fabric or leaves moving in the wind
- The act of stealing livestock, especially cattle
Answer:
[spoiler]WIND[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rustling (adjective)
- Making or marked by gentle, soft sounds
6A Like scones and stoners NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- To prefer or want to do something
- To feel a certain way about someone or something; to consider, judge, or regard
Answer:
[spoiler]BAKED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Similar or resembling; sharing the same or some characteristics, often used in combination
- Matching completely in every detail
7A Retail chain with an average store size of 300,000 square feet (roughly three city blocks!) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Average (adjective)
- Ordinary or typical; without special distinction, rank, or status
- Near the midpoint on a scale of measurement or evaluation
Answer:
[spoiler]IKEA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Average (verb)
- To calculate the average value of something
- To result in or reach an average, showing no overall loss or gain
8A Work station NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Work (verb)
- To make something consistent or uniform
- To function or operate as intended when used
Answer:
[spoiler]DESK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Work (noun)
- The act of using the mind to study or understand a subject, often through reading
- A job or profession that provides payment
1D Up NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (verb)
- To stop sleeping
Answer:
[spoiler]AWAKE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (adjective)
- Mentally alert and responsive
- Not asleep; fully conscious
2D Social media currency NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Currency (noun)
- The quality of being current or relevant to the present time
- Widespread acceptance or usage of something
Answer:
[spoiler]LIKES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Social (noun)
- A gathering or event where people come together to interact and engage in communal activities
3D Tiptoe around NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Around (adverb)
- Describes movement through various places or without a specific direction
- Refers to turning in the opposite position or direction
Answer:
[spoiler]SNEAK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Tiptoe (verb)
- To walk quietly or carefully on the toes
4D Like 2025, but not 2026 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- To prefer or want to do something
- To have a certain opinion or feeling about someone or something; to assess or regard
Answer:
[spoiler]ODD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Similar in appearance or qualities; sharing some characteristics, often used in combination
- Exactly matching in all aspects
6D Contractor’s offer NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Contractor (noun)
- In contract bridge, the player who wins the bid and chooses the trump suit
- A muscle or organ in the body that contracts
Answer:
[spoiler]BID[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Offer (verb)
- To suggest or propose a payment
- To express or present something verbally
