NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, July 18, 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 18, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Appropriate word that can precede 7-/8-Across and 3-/10-Down
  2. 5.Remy's brother in "Ratatouille"
  3. 7.Missouri's postal abbreviation
  4. 8.Light switch position
  5. 9.Done for laughs
  6. 11.Richard of "Pretty Woman"

DOWN

  1. 1.Prefix that means 1-Across
  2. 2.In the midst of
  3. 3.Super Bowl that featured a 28-3 comeback win by the Patriots
  4. 4.Baker's powder
  5. 6.Dated feminine suffix
  6. 10.Iron, on the periodic table

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, July 18, 2025

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2A
3L
4F
5E
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7M
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Appropriate word that can precede 7-/8-Across and 3-/10-Down (HALF)
  2. 5.Remy's brother in "Ratatouille"(EMILE)
  3. 7.Missouri's postal abbreviation(MO)
  4. 8.Light switch position(ON)
  5. 9.Done for laughs(INFUN)
  6. 11.Richard of "Pretty Woman"(GERE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Prefix that means 1-Across(HEMI)
  2. 2.In the midst of(AMONG)
  3. 3.Super Bowl that featured a 28-3 comeback win by the Patriots(LI)
  4. 4.Baker's powder(FLOUR)
  5. 6.Dated feminine suffix(ENNE)
  6. 10.Iron, on the periodic table(FE)

About the Friday, July 18, 2025 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 6 Across clues and 6 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 EMILE, answering “Remy's brother in "Ratatouille".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.