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 Friday, April 11, 2025:
Across clues and answers include: Bad things to see tumbling down a mountain on their own (Skis), When repeated, "If ya know what I mean ..." (Wink), When repeated, "If ya know what I mean ..." (Nudge), Provide funding for (Endow), Quartet of awards won by Whoopi Goldberg, for short (EGOT).
Down clues and answers include: Successfully pulled off, as a deal (Swung), Li'l tyke (Kiddo), Gold brick (Ingot), Distort, as data (Skew), French word before a maiden name (Nee).
Today's NYT Mini Crossword could be tricky. 5-Across and 6-Across stumped me for much longer than they should have -- and I'm a Monty Python fan! Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times' games collection. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET's NYT puzzle hints page.
Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers. The completed NYT Mini Crossword for April 11, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers 1A clue: Bad things to see tumbling down a mountain on their own Answer: SKIS 5A clue: When repeated, "If ya know what I mean ..." Answer: WINK 6A clue: When repeated, "If ya know what I mean ..." Answer: NUDGE 7A clue: Provide funding for Answer: ENDOW 8A clue: Quartet of awards won by Whoopi Goldberg, for short Answer: EGOT.
Mini down clues and answers 1D clue: Successfully pulled off, as a deal Answer: SWUNG 2D clue: Li'l tyke Answer: KIDDO 3D clue: Gold brick Answer: INGOT 4D clue: Distort, as data Answer: SKEW 6D clue: French word before a maiden name Answer: NEE.
How to play more Mini Crosswords The New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free for all to play. You can play the current day's Mini Crossword for free, but you'll need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.
