NYT Mini Crossword Answers and hints to solve the April 7, 2025 challenge

The New York Times Mini Crossword continues to be a daily ritual for puzzle enthusiasts, offering a quick yet engaging challenge.

Unlike the full-sized crossword that requires a subscription, the Mini Crossword is free and widely enjoyed by players looking for a brief mental workout.

For those tackling today’s puzzle on Monday, April 7, 2025, and in need of assistance, we have compiled a breakdown of hints and solutions.


If you wish to avoid spoilers, be cautious while scrolling.

Hints for NYT Mini Crossword – April 7, 2025

Before revealing the solutions, here are clues for each word in today’s puzzle, as mentioned in a report by Parade magazine.

Across Clues:

• 1 Across: Price to pay – Hint: Begins with “C”
  
• 5 Across: The five unique letters of THE AREA HERE, fittingly – Hint: Ends with “H”
  
• 6 Across: Uncomfortable thing to witness a couple do in public – Hint: Begins with “A”
  
• 7 Across: Gwen _____, Spider-Woman's alter ego in the "Spider-Verse" movies – Hint: Ends with “Y”
  
• 8 Across: Give a tug – Hint: Begins with “Y”
  

Down Clues:

• 1 Down: Magna _____ – Hint: Ends with “A”
  
• 2 Down: Instrument played at the ballpark – Hint: Begins with “O”
  
• 3 Down: In need of a hint – Hint: Ends with “K”
  
• 4 Down: Nonbinary pronoun – Hint: Begins with “T”
  
• 5 Down: Difficulty level for a newbie gamer – Hint: Ends with “Y”
  

Answers to NYT Mini Crossword – April 7, 2025

For those looking for complete solutions, here are the correct answers for today’s puzzle.

Across Answers:

• 1 Across: Price to pay – COST
  
• 5 Across: The five unique letters of THE AREA HERE, fittingly – EARTH
  
• 6 Across: Uncomfortable thing to witness a couple do in public – ARGUE
  
• 7 Across: Gwen _____, Spider-Woman’s alter ego in the "Spider-Verse" movies – STACY
  
• 8 Across: Give a tug – YANK
  

Down Answers:

• 1 Down: Magna _____ – CARTA
  
• 2 Down: Instrument played at the ballpark – ORGAN
  
• 3 Down: In need of a hint – STUCK
  
• 4 Down: Nonbinary pronoun – THEY
  
• 5 Down: Difficulty level for a newbie gamer – EASY
  

FAQs

Can you play previous NYT mini crosswords?

From the Crossword Archive, choose between the Daily or Mini puzzle. Select a specific month and year to view available puzzles from that period, then pick the one you’d like to play.

What is the hardest day of the New York Times mini crossword?

The crosswords progressively become more challenging as the week advances, starting with the easiest on Monday and reaching peak difficulty on Saturday.