Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for July 31, 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 Quick punches NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Quick (adjective)
- Grasping and reacting promptly and perceptively
- Completed swiftly and without postponement
Answer:
[spoiler]JABS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Quick (adverb)
- Instantly or with hardly any wait
5A Animal with unique stripes, similar to human fingerprints NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stripes (noun)
- V-shaped insignia on a sleeve representing military rank and service
Answer:
[spoiler]ZEBRA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Similar (adjective)
- Resembling or sharing certain characteristics
- Having identical or closely related features
6A The People’s ___ (The Rock’s signature wrestling move) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wrestling (noun)
- A sport involving unarmed opponents attempting to throw each other to the ground
- Physical combat in close quarters without weapons
Answer:
[spoiler]ELBOW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Signature (noun)
- A unique or identifying style
- The musical symbols after the clef indicating the key of a piece
7A Pumps the brakes, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Brakes (noun)
- A system of connected components designed to slow down or stop a motor vehicle
Answer:
[spoiler]SLOWS[/spoiler]
8A Many “Bluey” viewers NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Viewers (noun)
- People who make up the audience watching television
Answer:
[spoiler]TOTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Many (adjective)
- A term used with countable nouns to indicate a large, unspecified number, often following words like ‘as,’ ‘too,’ ‘so,’ or ‘that’
1D Treat once advertised as “America’s Most Famous Dessert” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dessert (noun)
- A sweet course served at the end of a meal
Answer:
[spoiler]JELLO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Advertised (adjective)
- Brought to public notice or attention
2D Head of a monastery NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Monastery (noun)
- A place where a religious community lives and practices
Answer:
[spoiler]ABBOT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Head (noun)
- In computing, a small magnetic device that reads and writes data on a disk
- A person holding a position of authority or leadership
3D Furrowed facial features NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Furrowed (adjective)
- Marked with long, narrow, shallow grooves or wrinkles on the surface
Answer:
[spoiler]BROWS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Facial (noun)
- A cranial nerve that controls the muscles of the face
- A skincare treatment involving cleansing, massage, and cosmetic application
4D Lumber mill tools NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lumber (verb)
- To move in a heavy or awkward manner
- To cut and prepare wood from forests
Answer:
[spoiler]SAWS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lumber (noun)
- Wood processed from trees for construction purposes
- A baseball bat used by the batter
5D Grated citrus peel NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Peel (noun)
- A British statesman who lived from 1788 to 1850
- The outer skin or rind of a fruit or vegetable
Answer:
[spoiler]ZEST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Peel (verb)
- To come off in thin layers or small pieces
- To remove the outer skin from something
