New York Times Mini Crossword Answers for May 25, 2025

Los Angeles, CA — The New York Times has released the answers for its Mini Crossword puzzle for May 25, 2025. Subscribers and fans eagerly awaited the solutions following the puzzle’s release earlier in the day.

Among the clues in today’s puzzle was 1-Across, which asked for something ‘Good for a bike route, bad for a bike tire.’ The answer was ‘FLAT.’ Another noteworthy clue, found at 5-Across, asked for something that could be described as ‘Rolling in it,’ which was answered with ‘RICH.’

Other answers included notable entries such as ‘YAHOO’ for 6-Across, referring to the internet company with a purple logo, and ‘RORY’ for 8-Across, acknowledging Rory McIlroy, who won the 2025 Masters. Music fans may have also recognized ‘SONS’ from the clue referencing the popular rock band Mumford & Sons.

Participants also encountered clues related to food and language. For instance, 1-Down referred to a ‘Food item dipped in ketchup,’ yielding the answer ‘FRY,’ while 2-Down sought an apt rhyme for ‘falsifiers,’ which was ‘LIARS.’

The game is a staple in The Times’ games collection, providing daily brain teasers for readers. As with its other puzzles, players can enjoy the Mini Crossword for free, although older puzzles require a subscription.

Gamers aiming for today’s successes might also want to check out the Times’ other offerings, including Wordle and Connections, which offer new challenges daily.