NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for July 12, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Saturday, July 12, 2025:

Across

Havana's home

• The answer is Cuba.

Last word in many bowling alley names

• The answer is Lanes.

Lots and lots

• The answer is So Much.

Left-leaning social media site

• The answer is Bluesky.

Hepburn of "Breakfast at Tiffany's"

• The answer is Audrey.

Word after "break" or "banana"

• The answer is Bread.

Car loan figs.

• The answer is APRs.

Down

They always shoot their shot

• The answer is Cameras.

Brand-new

• The answer is Unused.

Woman with "the good hair," in a famous Beyoncé lyric

• The answer is Becky.

In need of moisturizer

• The answer is Ashy.

"We can't hear you back here!"

• The answer is Louder.

Drink noisily

• The answer is Slurp.

___ ghanouj

• The answer is Baba.

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