Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for July 30, 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 Fire-resistant part of a redwood NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fire-resistant (adjective)
- Not easily flammable; able to resist ignition
Answer:
[spoiler]BARK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Redwood (noun)
- One of two towering coniferous trees from California that can grow up to 300 feet tall; occasionally grouped under the Taxodiaceae family
- The soft, reddish lumber derived from either of these sequoia species
5A App featuring personalized videos from celebrities NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Personalized (adjective)
- Created for, aimed at, or tailored to a specific individual
- Directly relating to someone’s private life or character, often in an intrusive or offensive way
Answer:
[spoiler]CAMEO[/spoiler]
6A Where to find sponges that are always wet NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Always (adverb)
- At every moment; on all occasions and without pause
Answer:
[spoiler]OCEAN[/spoiler]
7A Rousey in the U.F.C. Hall of Fame NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hall (noun)
- An American chemist who created a cost-effective way to extract aluminum from bauxite (1863–1914)
- A spacious area used as an entry or reception space
Answer:
[spoiler]RONDA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fame (noun)
- The condition of being widely recognized and celebrated
- A positive reputation among the public
8A Upturned parts of a canoe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Upturned (adjective)
- Turned in a way that the underside is now facing up
- Describing a nose that curves upward at the tip
Answer:
[spoiler]ENDS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Parts (noun)
- The surrounding area or local setting
1D Bring home the ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bring (verb)
- Impart a quality to something
- Cause something to happen or occur as a result
Answer:
[spoiler]BACON[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Home (noun)
- In baseball, the base marked by a rubber plate where the batter stands and which must be touched by a runner to score
2D Change, as a bill NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Change (verb)
- Set aside, give up, or switch to something else
- Cause something to become different; bring about a transformation
Answer:
[spoiler]AMEND[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Change (noun)
- An occurrence marking a shift from one condition or stage to another
- A typically welcome variation or contrast
3D Passes time at the beach, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Beach (noun)
- A stretch of sand that slopes toward the edge of a sea or lake
Answer:
[spoiler]READS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Beach (verb)
- To come ashore or bring something onto a beach
4D Beer brand with the Longboard Island Lager and Big Wave Golden Ale NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Island (noun)
- A piece of land completely surrounded by water, smaller than a continent
- An area distinct or isolated, similar in appearance or function to an island
Answer:
[spoiler]KONA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Golden (adjective)
- Signaling or likely to result in fortune or success
- Characterized by harmony, wealth, and well-being
5D What planks, Russian twists and mountain climbers help to exercise NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Exercise (noun)
- Structured practice involving repeated actions
- The act of applying or using something
Answer:
[spoiler]CORE[/spoiler]
