Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for July 4, 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 Uncle ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Uncle (noun)
- Someone who offers support, guidance, and motivation
- The male sibling of your parent, or the man married to your aunt
Answer:
[spoiler]SAM[/spoiler]
4A It’s full of stars NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Full (verb)
- To increase in phase
- To beat cloth to clean and thicken it
Answer:
[spoiler]SPACE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Full (noun)
- The period when the Moon is completely illuminated
6A It’s full of stripes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stripes (noun)
- A V-shaped insignia on a sleeve that shows military rank or length of service
Answer:
[spoiler]ZEBRA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Full (verb)
- To grow or advance in phase (as with the moon)
- To pound fabric in order to clean and thicken it
7A Month when the American Revolutionary War began NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Revolutionary (noun)
- A strong advocate for political or social change, often through radical means
Answer:
[spoiler]APRIL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Revolutionary (adjective)
- Introducing significant or radical change
- Related to or causing a rotational or orbital movement
8A 4th of July sales promotions, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: July (noun)
- The seventh month of the year, coming after June and before August
Answer:
[spoiler]ADS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sales (noun)
- Revenue earned from selling goods and services during a specific period
1D Big brand of hummus NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hummus (noun)
- A creamy spread made from blended chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic; commonly used as a dip for pita and originating from the Middle East
Answer:
[spoiler]SABRA[/spoiler]
2D Foul-smelling NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Foul-smelling (adjective)
- Having a strong, unpleasant, or offensive odor
Answer:
[spoiler]ACRID[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Smelling (adjective)
- Clearly giving off a scent or odor, typically used with “of” or “with”
3D Breakfast, lunch and dinner NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Breakfast (verb)
- To eat a morning meal
- To serve or provide breakfast to someone
Answer:
[spoiler]MEALS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Breakfast (noun)
- The first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning
4D Singer who performed “All the Stars” at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Halftime (noun)
- A break or intermission between the first and second halves of a game or sporting event
Answer:
[spoiler]SZA[/spoiler]
5D Lively energy NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lively (adjective)
- Flexible and responsive; bounces back easily
- Full of speed, movement, or enthusiasm
Answer:
[spoiler]PEP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Energy (noun)
- In physics, the ability of a system to perform work, measured in units like joules or ergs
- A dynamic and spirited quality, especially in writing or expression
