Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for May 25, 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 Good for a bike route, bad for a bike tire NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bike (noun)
- A two-wheeled motorized vehicle with a sturdy frame.
- A two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedaling.
Answer:
[spoiler]FLAT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Good (noun)
- Something that is desirable, beneficial, or of worth.
- Items produced for sale or trade.
5A Rolling in it NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rolling (noun)
- A long, continuous sound like that of thunder or ringing bells.
- The act of moving something using wheels.
Answer:
[spoiler]RICH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rolling (adjective)
- Spoken with a vibrating or trilling sound.
6A Internet company with a purple logo NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Purple (noun)
- A pigment or shade that blends red and blue.
- A symbol of imperial rank or authority in ancient Rome.
Answer:
[spoiler]YAHOO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Purple (adjective)
- Describing a color that is a mix of red and blue.
- Associated with or suitable for a ruler or someone of the highest status.
8A McIlroy who won the 2025 Masters NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Masters (noun)
- United States poet (1869-1950)
Answer:
[spoiler]RORY[/spoiler]
9A Mumford & ___ (rock band) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Band (noun)
- An informal group or alliance of individuals or organizations.
- A strip of tissue that links two larger parts within the body.
Answer:
[spoiler]SONS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Band (verb)
- To fasten a ring to an animal’s leg for identification.
- To wrap or secure items together using a strip or band.
1D Food item dipped in ketchup NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ketchup (noun)
- A thick, tangy tomato-based sauce with spices.
Answer:
[spoiler]FRY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Food (noun)
- Any solid item consumed for nourishment.
- Something that stimulates thought or provides intellectual inspiration.
2D Apt rhyme of “falsifiers” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rhyme (noun)
- A verse or short poem.
- The matching of sounds in two or more lines, especially at the end.
Answer:
[spoiler]LIARS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rhyme (verb)
- To create poetry with matching sounds.
- To have a similar ending sound, particularly in the final syllable.
3D Sneezing sound NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sneezing (noun)
- An automatic release of air through the nose, often as a symptom.
Answer:
[spoiler]ACHOO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sound (noun)
- In phonetics, a single unit of speech sound, regardless of its role in a specific language.
- The personal experience or perception of hearing a noise.
4D Plant’s defense against herbivores, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Defense (noun)
- A response made to counter or justify against criticism or challenge.
- In sports, the team focused on stopping the opponent from scoring.
Answer:
[spoiler]THORN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Against (preposition)
- Positioned facing or in opposition to something; often used with “over” to indicate direct confrontation or alignment.
7D Yiddish exclamations of woe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Yiddish (noun)
- A variety of High German enriched with Hebrew and other vocabulary, traditionally spoken by many Jews in Europe and written using the Hebrew alphabet.
Answer:
[spoiler]OYS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Woe (noun)
- Suffering caused by hardship or trouble.
- Deep sorrow or grief.
