NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for July 26, 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 26, 2025:

Across

De bugs?

• The answer is Insects.

Make funnier, as jokes

• The answer is Punch up.

"Life is like a box of chocolates," for example

• The answer is Analogy.

Dot on a domino

• The answer is Pip.

In an upbeat mood

• The answer is Chipper.

Important topic in sex education

• The answer is Consent.

Leaves the Union

• The answer is Secedes.

Down

Hoppy order at a happy hour

• The answer is IPA.

Convent member

• The answer is Nun.

Tech company with a bright yellow color scheme and ghost logo

• The answer is Snap Inc.

Sun block?

• The answer is Eclipse.

Like many ingredients in a Cobb salad

• The answer is Chopped.

Pull sharply

• The answer is Tug.

One with a secret identity

• The answer is Spy.

Syringe amts.

• The answer is CCs.

Garden tool with a long handle

• The answer is Hoe.

Opposite of WSW

• The answer is Ene.

Certain football linemen: Abbr.

• The answer is RTs.

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