NYT mini crossword answers for January 25, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, January 25, 2025:

Across

Comfy slip-on shoes, for short

Convincing evidence

Why you might breathe into a paper bag or drink water upside down

Start arguing

Mark left by trunks, perhaps

Bird of Australia

Bruce who starred in “Enter the Dragon”

Small issue to “pick”

Clairvoyant’s gift, for short

Down

Speed limit abbr.

Art form with folding

“___ milk is a natural laxative. That’s something Gilligan never told us” (“Cast Away” line)

Where L.A. and San Diego are, casually

Utterly hopeless

Trees with needles

Like a big roller coaster drop

Number of “things I hate about you,” in a rom-com title

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.