NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, July 4, 2025

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Friday, July 4, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Uncle ___
  2. 4.It's full of stars
  3. 6.It's full of stripes
  4. 7.Month when the American Revolutionary War began
  5. 8.4th of July sales promotions, e.g.

DOWN

  1. 1.Big brand of hummus
  2. 2.Foul-smelling
  3. 3.Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  4. 4.Singer who performed "All the Stars" at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show
  5. 5.Lively energy

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, July 4, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Uncle ___(SAM)
  2. 4.It's full of stars(SPACE)
  3. 6.It's full of stripes(ZEBRA)
  4. 7.Month when the American Revolutionary War began(APRIL)
  5. 8.4th of July sales promotions, e.g.(ADS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Big brand of hummus(SABRA)
  2. 2.Foul-smelling(ACRID)
  3. 3.Breakfast, lunch and dinner(MEALS)
  4. 4.Singer who performed "All the Stars" at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show(SZA)
  5. 5.Lively energy(PEP)

About the Friday, July 4, 2025 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is SPACE, answering “It's full of stars.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.