Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 31, 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

Thursday, July 31, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Quick punches
  2. 5.Animal with unique stripes, similar to human fingerprints
  3. 6.The People's ___ (The Rock's signature wrestling move)
  4. 7.Pumps the brakes, say
  5. 8.Many "Bluey" viewers

DOWN

  1. 1.Treat once advertised as "America’s Most Famous Dessert"
  2. 2.Head of a monastery
  3. 3.Furrowed facial features
  4. 4.Lumber mill tools
  5. 5.Grated citrus peel

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, July 31, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Quick punches(JABS)
  2. 5.Animal with unique stripes, similar to human fingerprints(ZEBRA)
  3. 6.The People's ___ (The Rock's signature wrestling move)(ELBOW)
  4. 7.Pumps the brakes, say(SLOWS)
  5. 8.Many "Bluey" viewers(TOTS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Treat once advertised as "America’s Most Famous Dessert"(JELLO)
  2. 2.Head of a monastery(ABBOT)
  3. 3.Furrowed facial features(BROWS)
  4. 4.Lumber mill tools(SAWS)
  5. 5.Grated citrus peel(ZEST)

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About the Thursday, July 31, 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 ZEBRA, answering “Animal with unique stripes, similar to human fingerprints.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.