NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Written by Anish – TechBoltX | Updated: November 25, 2025

The NYT Mini Crossword is one of the quickest yet trickiest daily puzzles from The New York Times. If today’s grid slowed, you down—no worries. Below are the full across and down answers so you can complete the puzzle quickly and check your progress.

This quick-reference guide includes every clue, correct solution, and puzzle insight to help you sharpen your Mini Crossword skills.

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⭐ Completed NYT Mini Crossword – Nov. 25, 2025

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Mini Crossword Across Clues & Answers

1A — What Peter Pan teaches the Darling kids to do

✅ FLY

4A — Cover-up for a curse

✅ BLEEP

6A — Bird perched atop a cactus on Mexico’s flag

✅ EAGLE

7A — Go off, as a volcano

✅ ERUPT

8A — Short albums, for short

✅ EPS

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Mini Crossword Down Clues & Answers

1D — Burning emergency signal

✅ FLARE

2D — Slight advantage, so to speak

✅ LEG UP

3D — Checks restaurant reviews on one’s phone, perhaps

✅ YELPS

4D — Spell-off

✅ BEE

5D — “What was the name of your first ___?” (common security question)

✅ PET

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FAQ – NYT Mini Crossword (Nov. 25, 2025)

1. Is the NYT Mini Crossword the same for everyone?

Yes, all players globally receive the same daily puzzle.

2. What time does the Mini Crossword reset?

It resets at midnight ET each day.

3. How hard was today’s Mini Crossword?

Today’s puzzle was easy–medium, with straightforward pop-culture and general-knowledge clues.

4. Where can I play the Mini Crossword?

You can play it in the NYT Games app or on the New York Times website.

5. Does the Mini Crossword help improve solving skills?

Absolutely—its compact size makes it great for improving clue-solving, vocabulary and pattern recognition.

Written by Anish Puzzle Expert at TechBoltX

Anish is a dedicated puzzle strategist at TechBoltX, trusted by thousands of daily readers to deliver accurate Wordle guides and quick solutions. Known for his streak-saving hints and clear breakdowns, Anish transforms complex puzzles into solvable wins. He covers everything from daily NYT games to emerging logic puzzles, ensuring you never have to break a sweat—or your streak.