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Here are the clues and extra letter hints for the Thursday, April 24, 2025, NYT Mini Crossword. Read the hints first, then open the answers section when you’re ready for spoilers.
Across clues and extra hints
- 1A: Tiny cotton swab. Extra hint: Ends with P.
- 5A: Leaves on the stove too long. Extra hint: Starts with B.
- 6A: They’re used to hunt and peck. Extra hint: Ends with S.
- 7A: “I’m trying to focus here!” Extra hint: Second letter is U.
- 8A: Button that might make a “Whoosh!” sound. Extra hint: Ends with D.
Down clues and extra hints
- 1D: Word pronounced like its first letter (which is followed by four vowels). Extra hint: Ends with E.
- 2D: Feature of an extravagant wedding dress. Extra hint: Starts with T.
- 3D: Signed, as a contract. Extra hint: Starts with I.
- 4D: Verbal alternative to a tap on the shoulder. Extra hint: Ends with T.
Answers — spoilers
Across
- 1A: QTIP — Tiny cotton swab.
- 5A: BURNS — Leaves on the stove too long.
- 6A: BEAKS — They’re used to hunt and peck.
- 7A: QUIET — “I’m trying to focus here!”
- 8A: SEND — Button that might make a “Whoosh!” sound.
Down
- 1D: QUEUE — Word pronounced like its first letter (which is followed by four vowels).
- 2D: TRAIN — Feature of an extravagant wedding dress.
- 3D: INKED — Signed, as a contract.
- 4D: PSST — Verbal alternative to a tap on the shoulder.
Clues, extra hints and answers are transcribed from Parade’s April 24, 2025 NYT Mini Crossword guide.
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