Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

The New York Times Mini Crossword offers a compact alternative to the full-sized puzzle, usually featuring a 5x5 grid, though the dimensions can occasionally vary. Unlike its lengthier counterpart, which can take an hour or more to finish,

So, if you're working on today's Mini on Friday, July 18, 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!