Answers and Clues for the NYT Mini Crossword on April 17, 2025
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times’ revered daily crossword. While the traditional crossword is a longer and more demanding experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini offers a different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle serves as a speed-running test for many who play it. However, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can certainly be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini—similar to challenges in Wordle or Connections—we have you covered.
Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Thursday, April 17, 2025:
Across
- Person, ___ or thing
- Like someone you shouldn’t trust with fragile objects
- A time to dye?
- Dangle a carrot in front of
- Class for a cognitive science major, for short
Down
- Activities on the docket
- Full of sexual desire
- Commonly cobwebby room
- From Prague, say
- Jane in classic literature
- Not get rid of
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