Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for April 24

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Seeking today’s Mini Crossword solution? Access the latest Mini Crossword clues here, alongside our daily answers and guidance for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections, and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Solving these brain-teasers can be a fun way to start the day or unwind in the evening.


In today’s NYT Mini Crossword, there are a couple of words starting with the letter “Q.” Though these can sometimes be challenging, they were fairly straightforward today. I initially struggled with 6-Across, mistakenly trying to relate it to slow keyboard typing, but I was way off! Need assistance with today’s Mini Crossword? Keep reading. And if you’d like some daily solving tips and support, check out our Mini Crossword guides.

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The solved NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 24, 2025.

Mini Crossword: Across Clues and Solutions

Here are the clues and answers for the “Across” section of today’s Mini Crossword:

  • 1A clue: Small cotton applicator
  • Solution: QTIP
  • 5A clue: Left too long on the cooker
  • Solution: BURNS
  • 6A clue: Implements for pecking
  • Solution: BEAKS
  • 7A clue: “Please, I need concentration!”
  • Solution: QUIET
  • 8A clue: Command button
  • Solution: SEND

Mini Crossword: Down Clues and Solutions

Here are the clues and answers for the “Down” section of the Mini Crossword:

  • 1D clue: Sequence
  • Solution: QUEUE
  • 2D clue: Bridal gown embellishment
  • Solution: TRAIN
  • 3D clue: Formally agreed
  • Solution: INKED
  • 4D clue: Way to get attention
  • Solution: PSST
  • 5D clue: Cookouts
  • Solution: BBQS

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