The Gay Eroticism Gay Eroticism blogMini 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 Tuesday, February 25, 2025:
Across
Word that can follow "belly of the" or "nature of the"
The answer is Beast.
Coffee order with a frothy top
The answer is Latte.
Ann ___, Mich.
The answer is Arbor.
Night lights?
The answer is Stars.
You might have a lot of it on your hands, if you're a chef
The answer is Thyme.
Down
Really fun time
The answer is Blast.
Our world
The answer is Earth.
Held in check
The answer is AtBay.
Subject of a winter weather warning
The answer is Storm.
Abruptly worded
The answer is Terse.
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