If you're anything like me, the day isn't complete without finishing all the daily word games from the New York Times. Along with the popular wordle, connections, and strands, many fans also eagerly tackle the NYT Mini Crossword daily. Although the NYT is widely recognized for "The Crossword," which is primarily for paid subscribers, The Mini has garnered its own dedicated following.
For those working on today's Mini on Friday, February 28, 2025, and perhaps needing some assistance (trust me, we've all been there), here’s the rundown of clues and solutions for each line. Be mindful if you're trying to avoid spoilers as we present the hints first for both "Across" and "Down" answers, followed by the solution list.
NYT Mini Across Hints
- 1 Across: Italian tourist city you might be "inclined" to visit — HINT: It starts with the letter "P".
- 5 Across: Pink/orange shade — HINT: It ends with the letter "L".
- 6 Across: Green/yellow shade — HINT: It starts with the letter "O".
- 7 Across: Red/pink shade — HINT: It ends with the letter "E".
- 8 Across: Silver/gray shade — HINT: It starts with the letter "A".
NYT Mini Down Hints
- 1 Down: Many collared golf shirts — HINT: It ends with the letter "S".
- 2 Down: From Dublin or Derry — HINT: It starts with the letter "I".
- 3 Down: Command+S, on a Mac — HINT: It ends with the letter "E".
- 4 Down: Pint at a public house — HINT: It starts with the letter "A".
- 5 Down: ___ Crawley, "Downton Abbey" countess — HINT: It ends with the letter "A".
Answers to NYT's The Mini Crossword for February 28, 2025
Don’t go any farther, lest you want to know exactly what the correct words are for today's Mini Crossword.
- 1 Across: Italian tourist city you might be "inclined" to visit — PISA
- 5 Across: Pink/orange shade — CORAL
- 6 Across: Green/yellow shade — OLIVE
- 7 Across: Red/pink shade — ROSE
- 8 Across: Silver/gray shade — ASH
- 1 Down: Many collared golf shirts — POLOS
- 2 Down: From Dublin or Derry — IRISH
- 3 Down: Command+S, on a Mac — SAVE
- 4 Down: Pint at a public house — ALE
- 5 Down: ___ Crawley, "Downton Abbey" countess — CORA
That wraps it up! How quickly were you able to complete today’s Mini? If you missed Thursday’s NYT Mini, you can also find those answers elsewhere.
The puzzle today really tested color blending abilities considering the answers are shades likely used as paint colors for various spaces, particularly nurseries. I struggled slightly to recall Cora Crawley; there are just too many countesses and duchesses on shows like "Downton Abbey." Looking back, I did think PISA carried a Z somewhere but other than minor stumbles, I managed pretty well. Feel free to follow me on social platforms for more updates!
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