NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for April 12, 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, April 12, 2025:

Across

Do, re, mi, fa, ___, la ...

• The answer is Sol.

Still up in the air, for short

• The answer is TBD.

With 14-Across, "?????"

• The answer is That's.

___ Grande

• The answer is Rio.

Bone connecting the elbow and wrist

• The answer is Ulna.

Things issued by the D.M.V.

• The answer is IDs.

Elaborate hairstyle

• The answer is Coif.

Part of the eye that contains the iris

• The answer is Uvea.

See 7-Across

• The answer is Confusing

"Sure, whatever you say ..."

• The answer is Okay.

24 cans of beer

• The answer is Case.

Down

Plaster wall coating

• The answer is Stucco.

"Hey, check it out!"

• The answer is Oh look.

Weather phenomenon that translates to "the girl"

• The answer is La nina.

It's full of questions

• The answer is Trivia.

White House family during the 2020s

• The answer is Bidens.

Medicinal amount

• The answer is Dosage.

Chewy candy

• The answer is Taffy.

Sch. that plays home football games at the L.A. Coliseum

• The answer is USC.

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