First published on July 9, 2025 at 7:48 p.m. PT. Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

The growing popularity of the NYT Mini Crossword can be attributed to its brevity and portability, allowing users to fit the game into a busy schedule. Unlike larger puzzles that require sustained focus,

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help and hints for you here.