Here's today's NYT Mini Crossword answer. These answers will help you solve New York Times' popular crossword game, Mini Crossword, every day!

As word games continue to evolve with new offerings like Connections and Strands, NYT Mini proves that simplicity still holds great value. Its daily puzzles keep the mind engaged and offer a few minutes of rewarding focus in an otherwise hectic digital routine.

So, if you're working on today's Mini on Friday, July 18, 2025, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!