The sleep sex videosMini 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 Monday, April 14, 2025:
Across
Uneaten part of toast, often
The answer is Crust.
Like stud muffins
The answer is Hunky.
Prepare for use, as a marker
The answer is Uncap.
Nick of "48 Hrs."
The answer is Nolte.
Strike zone's lower boundary
The answer is Knees.
Down
Alternative to a chip, in the baking aisle
The answer is Chunk.
Kind of sentence that keeps going and going, it should have been made into two sentences
The answer is Runon.
Cousin's dad
The answer is Uncle.
Spin out on the ice, say
The answer is Skate.
Uses a keyboard
The answer is Types.
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