A Sneak Peek Into NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers for February 17, 2025
If you’re a fan of the New York Times Mini Crossword, you know that it’s the perfect quick puzzle to get your brain going every morning. Today, on Monday, February 17, 2025, the NYT Mini Crossword has some fun and challenging clues to solve. And don’t worry, if you get stuck, I’ve got your back with the answers right here.
The NYT Mini crossword is known for its bite-sized puzzles, usually set on a 5x5 grid. Each day, it offers a refreshing challenge with clues across and down. It’s a bit different from the main crossword puzzle in the newspaper, but equally engaging. The beauty of the Mini crossword is that it’s completely free to play—although you need a subscription if you want to access previous puzzles from the archives. It’s become a daily ritual for many, a quick mental workout during your morning routine, or perhaps during a break from work.
For today’s puzzle, there are some tricky clues mixed with fun and easier ones. A few of them might have had you scratching your head, especially if you're not up-to-date on some niche trivia. For example, "scooter seen in Roman Holiday" (1 Across) might have been tough if you weren’t familiar with the iconic Vespa from the classic movie. "No, in Pig Latin" (6 Across) could have caught you off guard, but if you know your "nays" and "ixes," you probably filled in IXNAY without much thought.
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Other clues might have been more straightforward. “The First ___” on Delaware license plates (7 Across) was a simple one for anyone who knows the state's motto, while “Zodiac ram” (8 Across) was an easy giveaway if you're familiar with astrology, answering ARIES.
When it comes to the down clues, things got a little trickier but still manageable. For instance, “Big name in cards” (1 Down) was a straightforward VISA, but “It moves slow as shell” (3 Down) could’ve left you pondering until you remembered the common slow-moving creature, the SNAIL. And if you’re a movie buff or keeping up with current films, “Dev of 2024’s Monkey Man ” (4 Down) was a great clue for those who know about the actor Dev Patel, who stars in that film.
In total, the puzzle took me about 1 minute and 15 seconds to complete. It was one of those days where the clues weren’t too complicated, but a few made me think for a second longer than expected. If you're into word games like these, it’s always fun to race through and see if you can beat your own time or even challenge your friends.
If you’ve been solving the NYT Mini Crossword regularly, you’ll be familiar with the rhythm and strategies—sometimes taking your first pass at the clues to get the easier answers down, and then slowly filling in the harder ones as you move along. It’s a satisfying puzzle that doesn’t take up too much time but leaves you feeling accomplished once you’ve filled the grid.
If you’re looking to up your crossword game or learn new tips and tricks, make sure to follow my blog for daily updates on the NYT Mini crossword and other word games. I also dive into video game news and offer a lot of insight for fans of gaming. Keep challenging yourself with puzzles like this and let me know how fast you can finish today’s NYT Mini!
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