Answers Revealed for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle

NEW YORK, NY — Puzzle enthusiasts can find the answers to today’s NYT Mini crossword dated February 19, 2025. The Mini crossword, a smaller version of the traditional New York Times crossword, offers a quick yet challenging experience for players.

The NYT Mini typically features a five by five grid with three to five clues in each direction. While it’s free to play, users need a subscription to access previous puzzles in the NYT Games archives.

Below are the answers for the February 19, 2025, NYT Mini crossword:

• 1 Across: PlantNet or iNaturalist, e.g. – APP
• 4 Across: British singer whose ‘Carpool Karaoke’ video has over 250 million views on YouTube – ADELE
• 6 Across: Floral symbol in Buddhist art – LOTUS
• 7 Across: Parcel of land – TRACT
• 8 Across: Antlered grazer in Yellowstone – ELK
• 1 Down: Love to pieces – ADORE
• 2 Down: Part of a flower – PETAL
• 3 Down: Remove, as a 2-Down – PLUCK
• 4 Down: Ctrl-___-Delete – ALT
• 5 Down: Jokey suffix with ‘best’ – EST

A player reported completing the crossword in 0:43. Although the time is decent, many feel the satisfaction comes from simply completing the puzzle rather than achieving a record time. Some of the clues posed challenges, including an unfamiliar reference to ‘APP,’ while others, like ‘LOTUS’ and ‘ELK,’ were more accessible.

For continual updates and solutions related to the NYT Mini and other word games, players are encouraged to check back regularly.

The NYT Mini crossword serves as a bite-sized alternative for those pressed for time but still wishing to engage in word challenges. Daily, players can enjoy a brief yet stimulating exercise for their minds.