Crossword Solutions and Cues for The New York Times, dated August 4th, 2025
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The New York Times Mini Crossword is a popular daily puzzle that offers a sharp mental workout, unlike its full-sized counterpart. This compact 5x5 grid is designed for short breaks and can be found on the New York Times website, the NYT Games app, or within the Play tab of the main News app.
Each day, players can look forward to new challenges with the Mini Crossword, which becomes available at 10 p.m. EST on weekdays and Saturdays, and at 6 p.m. EST on Sundays. If you find yourself stuck on a difficult clue, fret not! Hints and answers are provided daily to help you along.
Several reliable sources update their content each day, offering daily hints, clues, and answers for the Mini Crossword. Among them are Parade.com, CNET, and AOL. To access these resources, you can visit:
- Parade.com's Mini Crossword section at this link for daily updates and hints.
- CNET's daily Mini Crossword answers page at this link.
- AOL for similar daily answer posts.
These sites provide the current day’s crossword hints and solutions shortly after the puzzle is released, making them invaluable resources to consult daily.
In addition to the Mini Crossword, hints and answers for other NYT games, including Strands, Connections, and Wordle, are also available on these sites. The Mini Crossword is solved by filling the grid by solving Across and Down clues, and shortcuts are available in the Mini Crossword for quicker solving.
There is no streak feature like Wordle in the Mini Crossword, but solve times can be tracked, and there is a Mini leaderboard for competition. Past puzzles are available to Games and All Access subscribers.
For those who enjoy creating content, you can contribute to Bored Panda by following them on Flipboard or Google News. The Mini Crossword offers a congratulatory message and music when the puzzle is solved correctly, adding a fun element to the solving experience.
So, whether you're a seasoned crossword solver or just starting out, the New York Times Mini Crossword is a daily treat that will keep your mind active and engaged. Happy puzzling!
- On Facebook or Twitter, share your daily success with the New York Times Mini Crossword to showcase your intellectual engagement with social-media.
- Catch a break from work and unwind with the entertaining Mini Crossword, available for quick mental exercise on various digital platforms.
