Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for July 29, 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 ___ Escola, Tony-winning portrayer of Mary Todd Lincoln in “Oh, Mary!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Winning (adjective)
- Very charming or appealing; able to attract attention
- Achieving victory or success
Answer:
[spoiler]COLE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Winning (noun)
- Attaining success after facing significant difficulty
5A Tear to pieces, as documents or cheese NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cheese (noun)
- A plant from the Old World, either upright or spreading, with clusters of pinkish-purple flowers; now found in the United States
- A firm dairy product made by compressing curdled milk
Answer:
[spoiler]SHRED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Cheese (verb)
- An imperative command meaning to back off or quit
- To coil or wind something in a circular shape
6A Gentle prod NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gentle (adjective)
- Having a slight or moderate slope
- Producing minimal force or effect
Answer:
[spoiler]NUDGE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Gentle (verb):
- To bestow a title or elevate someone to nobility
- To win someone over or make them more agreeable
7A Enjoyed a home-cooked meal NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cooked (adjective)
- Prepared for consumption by applying heat
Answer:
[spoiler]ATEIN[/spoiler]
8A Sassy NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sassy (adjective)
- Rudely bold or disrespectfully forward
Answer:
[spoiler]PERT[/spoiler]
1D Ladder’s counterpart NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Counterpart (noun)
- An exact copy or duplicate
- Someone or something that performs a similar role or shares similar features with another
Answer:
[spoiler]CHUTE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ladder (noun):
- A series of dropped stitches in fabric
- A sequence of levels used for advancement or progress
2D Something taken by a server NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Something (noun)
- An unspecified or unknown occurrence
- An unidentified object, material, or substance
Answer:
[spoiler]ORDER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Server (noun)
- A computer that allows connected devices to access shared files and resources within a network
- An individual who serves food at a table, such as in a restaurant
3D The real deal NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Real (adjective)
- Showing the true or authentic nature of something
- Able to be accepted as factual or actual
Answer:
[spoiler]LEGIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Real (adverb)
- Used informally to intensify meaning; sometimes used in place of “really”
4D The garden in “The Garden of Earthly Delights” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Garden (noun)
- A piece of land used for growing plants
- An area of grass or greenery next to a house
Answer:
[spoiler]EDEN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Garden (adjective)
- Common or typical in kind
5D “___ out of it!” (“Wake up!”) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wake (noun)
- The aftereffects or results of an event, especially a disastrous one
- A gathering or vigil held the night before a funeral
Answer:
[spoiler]SNAP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wake (verb):
- To stop sleeping
- To make someone conscious or aware
