For those tackling today’s NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, February 17, 2025, this guide provides helpful hints and solutions to navigate through the puzzle. Be mindful of spoilers as we break down the clues and answers!
Hints for NYT Mini Crossword February 17, 2025
If you're seeking solutions without rushing straight to the answers, we’ve compiled hints for both Across and Down entries, as highlighted by Parade.
Across Hints:
- 1 Across: Scooter seen in Roman Holiday — Starts with "V"
- 6 Across: No, in pig Latin — Ends with "Y"
- 7 Across: "The First ___" (phrase on Delaware license plates) — Starts with "S"
- 8 Across: Zodiac ram — Ends with "S"
- 9 Across: Each and every one — Starts with "A"
Down Hints:
- 1 Down: Big name in cards — Ends with "A"
- 2 Down: When repeated, newsie’s cry — Starts with "E"
- 3 Down: It moves slow as shell — Ends with "L"
- 4 Down: Dev of 2024’s Monkey Man — Starts with "P"
- 5 Down: Affirmative votes — Ends with "S"
Answers to NYT Mini Crossword February 17, 2025
Across Answers:
- 1 Across: Vespa (The iconic scooter from the Audrey Hepburn classic, Roman Holiday)
- 6 Across: Ixnay (Pig Latin for "no")
- 7 Across: State (Referring to Delaware’s nickname—"The First State")
- 8 Across: Aries (The zodiac sign represented by a ram)
- 9 Across: All (A synonym for "each and every one")
Down Answers:
- 1 Down: Visa (A leading name in credit cards)
- 2 Down: Extra (A vintage newsie’s call when repeated: "Extra! Extra!")
- 3 Down: Snail (A creature known for its slow pace)
- 4 Down: Patel (Dev Patel, director and star of 2024’s Monkey Man)
- 5 Down: Ayes (Affirmative votes)
The NYT Mini Crossword challenges players and provides quick mental exercise, perfect for those who want to engage with puzzles but have limited time. It combines cultural references and wordplay, ensuring each daily release offers something new. The mini crossword is available for free on the NYT Games app, allowing more players to join the fun.