The Mini is a condensed version of The New York Times’ esteemed daily crossword. Unlike the traditional crossword, which demands extensive knowledge and patience to solve, The Mini offers a different experience entirely. With just a few clues to address, the daily puzzle serves as a speed-solving challenge for many players.
When a challenging clue interferes with a player’s momentum, it can be a source of frustration. For those who find themselves stuck while playing The Mini, similar to Wordle and Connections, assistance is available.
Mashable provides clues and answers for The New York Times’ The Mini crossword for Monday, April 7, 2025:
Across:
- Price to pay
- The five unique letters of THE AREA HERE, fittingly
- Uncomfortable thing to witness a couple do in public
- Gwen ___, Spider-Woman’s alter ego in the "Spider-Verse" movies
- Give a tug
Down:
- Magna ___
- Instrument played at the ballpark
- In need of a hint
- Nonbinary pronoun
- Difficulty level for a newbie gamer
For those seeking additional puzzles, Mashable’s games hub offers Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword puzzles, and more. A featured video shares the Wordle strategy used by The New York Times’ Head of Games.
Players interested in NYT Strands can find hints and answers for the day’s challenge. For those looking for previous solutions, yesterday’s Mini Crossword answers are available as well. Topics covered include gaming and Mini Crossword puzzles.