NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for July 16, 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 Wednesday, July 16, 2025:

Across

Keeps in the loop, in a way

• The answer is CCS.

They're kept in the loop

• The answer is Belts.

Love to pieces

• The answer is Adore.

Craze

• The answer is Mania.

Single weightlifting unit

• The answer is Rep.

Down

Type of wood in Horace Slughorn's wand in the Harry Potter books

• The answer is Cedar.

What might have you seeing double?

• The answer is Clone.

Cartoonist's creation

• The answer is Strip.

"Ka-POW!"

• The answer is Bam.

The Caribbean, e.g.

• The answer is Sea.

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