NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for May 4, 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 Sunday, May 4, 2025:

Across

Wines that Napa Valley is renowned for, informally

• The answer is Cabs.

"Right away!"

• The answer is At once.

School students

• The answer is Pupils.

Make a mistake ... or 8-Across backward

• The answer is Slip up.

Many a new driver

• The answer is Teen.

Down

Items of clothing that may be worn backward

• The answer is Caps.

___ Gawande, surgeon with the #1 New York Times best seller "Being Mortal"

• The answer is Atul.

Hasbro toy with a pull handle and twistable crank

• The answer is Bop it.

Criticize snarkily, with "at"

• The answer is Snipe.

You're reading it

• The answer is Clue.

$10 bill, informally

• The answer is Tenner.

Channel with "2" and "U" spinoffs

• The answer is ESPN.

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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.