NYT Mini Crossword Jan 25: Clues and answer to solve today’s tricky puzzle

For puzzle fans, completing The New York Times’ word games has become a daily ritual. While the full-sized crossword is a staple for subscribers, The Mini Crossword holds its charm with quick, engaging wordplay that fits perfectly into a busy day.

If you’re tackling today’s puzzle and find yourself stuck, don’t worry, we’ve got hints and answers to guide you through the challenge.

Hints for Today’s Mini Crossword

To maintain the fun of solving, we’ve separated the hints for “Across” and “Down” clues.


Take a peek if you need a nudge in the right direction.

Across Hints

1 Across: Comfy slip-on shoes, for short — Starts with “M”
5 Across: Convincing evidence — Ends with “F”
7 Across: Why you might breathe into a paper bag or drink water upside down — Starts with “H”
10 Across: Start arguing — Ends with “T”
11 Across: Mark left by trunks, perhaps — Starts with “T”
12 Across: Bird of Australia — Ends with “U”
13 Across: Bruce who starred in Enter the Dragon — Starts with “L”
14 Across: Small issue to “pick” — Ends with “T”
15 Across: Clairvoyant's gift, for short — Starts with “E”

Down Hints

1 Down: Speed limit abbr. — Ends with “H”
2 Down: Art form with folding — Starts with “O”
3 Down: ‘_______ milk is a natural laxative. That’s something Gilligan never told us’ (Cast Away line) — Ends with “T”
4 Down: Where L.A. and San Diego are, casually — Starts with “S”
6 Down: Utterly hopeless — Ends with “E”
8 Down: Trees with needles — Starts with “P”
9 Down: Like a big roller coaster drop — Ends with “P”
11 Down: Number of “things I hate about you,” in a rom-com title — Starts with “T”

Answers to Today’s Mini Crossword

Ready to confirm your guesses? Here are the solutions to January 25, 2025’s puzzle, as mentioned in a report by Parade Magazine.

Across Answers

1 Across: MOCS
5 Across: PROOF
7 Across: HICCUPS
10 Across: GO AT IT
11 Across: TANLINE
12 Across: EMU
13 Across: LEE
14 Across: NIT
15 Across: ESP

Down Answers

1 Down: MPH
2 Down: ORIGAMI
3 Down: COCONUT
4 Down: SOCAL
6 Down: FUTILE
8 Down: PINES
9 Down: STEEP
11 Down: TEN

FAQs

What time does the mini crossword reset today?

The crossword and mini crossword puzzles are released at 10 p.m. EST the evening before their official publication, from Monday to Saturday.

How do I access the NYT mini crossword?

You can play the Mini on nytimes.com/games, through The New York Times Games app (available on iOS and Android), or in the Play tab of The New York Times News app.