NYT Mini Crossword Answers for April 24, 2025
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Wyna Liu.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A Q___ · 5A B____ · 6A B____ · 7A Q____ · 8A S___ · 1D Q____ · 2D T____ · 3D I____ · 4D P___ · 5D B___
Across
1A: Tiny cotton swab
QTIP · more answers for this clue
5A: Leaves on the stove too long
BURNS · more answers for this clue
6A: They're used to hunt and peck
BEAKS · more answers for this clue
7A: "I'm trying to focus here!"
QUIET · more answers for this clue
8A: Button that might make a "Whoosh!" sound
SEND · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Word pronounced like its first letter (which is followed by four vowels)
QUEUE · more answers for this clue
2D: Feature of an extravagant wedding dress
TRAIN · more answers for this clue
3D: Signed, as a contract
INKED · more answers for this clue
4D: Verbal alternative to a tap on the shoulder
PSST · more answers for this clue
5D: Some backyard parties, for short
BBQS · more answers for this clue
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QTIP
BURNS
BEAKS
QUIET
SEND
FAQ
1-Across: Tiny cotton swab
QTIP.
5-Across: Leaves on the stove too long
BURNS.
6-Across: They're used to hunt and peck
BEAKS.
7-Across: "I'm trying to focus here!"
QUIET.
8-Across: Button that might make a "Whoosh!" sound
SEND.
1-Down: Word pronounced like its first letter (which is followed by four vowels)
QUEUE.
2-Down: Feature of an extravagant wedding dress
TRAIN.
3-Down: Signed, as a contract
INKED.
4-Down: Verbal alternative to a tap on the shoulder
PSST.
5-Down: Some backyard parties, for short
BBQS.