July 5, 2025: Mini Crossword Answers – If you’re a fan of The New York Times Mini Crossword but found yourself stuck on the July 4, 2025 edition, don’t worry — you’re not alone! The Mini Crossword offers a fun and fast-paced challenge with just a handful of clues, but sometimes a tricky word can throw off your groove.
Here’s a breakdown of all the clues and answers from Friday’s puzzle to help you breeze through and enjoy the game again.
Across Clues and Answers:
- Blasts with unwanted messages — Spams
- Orderly assortment — Array
- Its state mammal is the bison, and its state sport is rodeo — Wyoming
- “Let me think …” — Hmm
- Hawaii’s Mauna ___ — Loa
- Shanghai-born N.B.A. Hall-of-Famer who stood at 7’6″ — Yao Ming
- Emotionless, as a gaze — Stony
- Another name for an earthquake — Seism
Down Clues and Answers:
- Lead a Catholic ceremony — Say mass
- Hype up — Promote
- Place for Popeye’s anchor tattoo — Arm
- Ballots cast from home — Mail-ins
- Thesaurus listing — Synonym
- Alphabetically last of the “five W’s” — Why
- Silly joke — Gag
- “Excusez-___!” — Moi
The Mini Crossword keeps puzzle lovers engaged with its quick and entertaining format, making it a perfect daily brain teaser. Whether you’re racing against the clock or taking a moment to relax, having the answers at hand can make all the difference.
Keep solving and enjoy the thrill of the Mini — and remember, practice makes perfect!