Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for July 28, 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 Courtroom prosecutors, for short NYT Crossword
Hint 1: Courtroom (noun)
- A room where legal cases are heard.
Answer:
[spoiler]DAS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Short (adjective)
- Lacking enough to fulfill a requirement.
- Brief or abrupt in tone or behavior.
4A Fails to mention NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mention (noun)
- A brief acknowledgment of a source or quoted material.
- An official acknowledgment of achievement.
Answer:
[spoiler]OMITS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Mention (verb)
- To refer to or bring up.
- To make reference to something.
7A Finished the season on a hot streak NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Season (noun)
- One of the natural divisions of the year based on equinoxes, solstices, or weather patterns.
- A time of year associated with specific events or activities in a particular area.
Answer:
[spoiler]WONOUT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Season (verb)
- To make something more balanced or appropriate by adding something.
- To enhance the flavor of food.
9A Subtle distinction NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Distinction (noun)
- A recognition of differences based on specific traits or qualities.
- A level of prestige or importance due to notable excellence.
Answer:
[spoiler]NUANCE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Subtle (adjective)
- Hard to notice, understand, or explain.
- Acting in a hidden and often harmful manner.
10A See 1-Down NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Down (noun)
- An English doctor known for first identifying Down’s syndrome (1828–1896).
- Soft, fluffy feathers.
Answer:
[spoiler]RIGHT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Down (adjective)
- Fully understood.
- Going or moving from a higher to a lower position.
1D With 10-Across, completely and utterly NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Utterly (adverb)
- Totally and without exception; often used for emphasis.
Answer:
[spoiler]DOWN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Completely (adverb)
- To the fullest extent or degree; entirely.
2D Love, in French NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: French (noun)
- The citizens or natives of France.
- A U.S. sculptor known for creating the seated marble statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial (1850–1931).
Answer:
[spoiler]AMOUR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: French (adjective)
- Related to France or its people.
3D Mount where Moses received the Ten Commandments NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Received (adjective)
- Following the standard language use of educated native speakers.
- Generally accepted as valid or reputable.
Answer:
[spoiler]SINAI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Mount (noun)
- A raised area of land that stands significantly above the surrounding terrain; taller than a hill.
- The action of ascending or getting onto something.
5D Grab from the grill with a gripper NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Grill (noun)
- A place where food is prepared using a grill.
- A structure made of metal bars used as a barrier or grate.
Answer:
[spoiler]TONG[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Grill (verb)
- To cook food using direct heat from a grill.
- To question or inspect closely and thoroughly.
6D “There’s no ___ thing!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Thing (noun)
- An unspecified or unclear matter or issue.
- An act or deed.
Answer:
[spoiler]SUCH[/spoiler]
8D Vietnamese New Year NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Vietnamese (noun)
- The Mon-Khmer language spoken in Vietnam.
- A person who is from or lives in Vietnam.
Answer:
[spoiler]TET[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Year (noun)
- A group of students graduating in the same academic cycle.
- A time span of 365 (or 366) days.
