NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for April 15, 2025

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 Tuesday, April 15, 2025:

Across

Say whether you’ll go

Fitting game for Chip, Jack and Betty to play?

___ acid

Beginning of a joke

Mix, as a salad

Down

Doomed Shakespearean lover

Short comedic performances

Planet shrouded in toxic clouds that smell like rotten eggs

Support, with “up”

“I’m never going back, the ___ is in the ___” (lyric from “Let It Go”)

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.