The Mini crossword from The New York Times offers a quick and fun challenge, perfect for those looking for a speed-running test. But when a tricky clue comes along, it can be quite frustrating! Just like with Wordle and Connections, we’ve got you covered with the answers for Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Across
WITH 8-ACROSS, WHAT WAS LEFT ON WHILE MAKING THIS PUZZLE
- The answer is Caps.
SAN DIEGO BASEBALL PLAYER
- The answer is Padre.
PAIR OF CYMBALS ON A DRUM SET
- The answer is HiHat.
MONOPOLY TOKEN RETIRED IN 2013
- The answer is Iron.
SEE 1-ACROSS
- The answer is Lock.
Down
CAPITAL OF EGYPT
- The answer is Cairo.
LIKE A TEMPORARY COMMITTEE
- The answer is AdHoc.
BIT OF APRIL FOOLS’ DAY FOOLERY
- The answer is Prank.
READY-GO GO-BETWEEN
- The answer is Set.
SINGER COLLINS
- The answer is Phil.
If you’re in the mood for more puzzles, check out Mashable’s games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more. And if you’re playing NYT Strands, we’ve got hints and answers for today’s challenges as well. Enjoy!


