If you’re anything like me, the day is not complete until I complete all of the free word games from the New York Times. Working on the daily Connections, Wordle and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can’t forget about the NYT’s The Mini Crossword, too!
Although the NYT is known for “The Crossword,” a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan-following as well.
If you’re working on today’s Mini on Monday, February 3, 2025, and need some help (I’ve been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both “Across” and “Down” words, followed by “Across Answers” and “Down Answers,” so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!
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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Monday, February 3, 2025
Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: Unit of toilet paper — HINT: It starts with the letter “R”
5 Across: Cookie advertised with the slogan, “Twist, Lick, Dunk” — HINT: It ends with the letter “O”
6 Across: Word after bird or binge — HINT: It starts with the letter “W”
8 Across: Amused text shorthand — HINT: It ends with the letter “O”
9 Across: What always goes to waist? — HINT: It starts with the letter “B”
NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: One of five in a Mini crossword — HINT: It ends with the letter “W”
2 Down: Dental care brand — HINT: It starts with the letter “O”
3 Down: “Please, it would be my pleasure” — HINT: It ends with the letter “E”
4 Down: _____ news (11 p.m. broadcast) — HINT: It starts with the letter “L”
7 Down: Like jalapenos and Death Valley — HINT: It ends with the letter “T”
Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Monday, February 3, 2025
Don’t go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today’s Mini Crossword.
NYT Mini Across Answers
1 Across: Unit of toilet paper — ROLL
5 Across: Cookie advertised with the slogan, “Twist, Lick, Dunk” — OREO
6 Across: Word after bird or binge — WATCH
8 Across: Amused text shorthand — LMAO
9 Across: What always goes to waist? — BELT
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: One of five in a Mini crossword — ROW
2 Down: Dental care brand — ORALB
3 Down: “Please, it would be my pleasure” — LET ME
4 Down: _____ news (11 p.m. broadcast) — LOCAL
7 Down: Like jalapenos and Death Valley — HOT
That’s it! How quickly were you able to complete today’s Mini?!
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