NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for July 8, 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 Tuesday, July 8, 2025:

Across

Concern for dentists and nuclear physicists

Get married in a hurry

The world’s all-time best-selling book

Doughnut’s shape, mathematically

Secret collection

Down

“A Lannister always pays his ___” (oft-quoted “Game of Thrones” line)

Poet T.S. ___

Hisser with a hood

Best-possible test grade

“Oof, that makes me cringe!”

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.