Daily Mini Crossword Answers and Tips for The New York Times Puzzles

The New York Times Mini Crossword remains a popular daily challenge for puzzle enthusiasts, offering a quick yet engaging mental workout. Today's Mini Crossword features clues ranging from pop culture references, such as Madonna's iconic 1990 hit "Vogue," to sports-related terminology like the "alley" section of a tennis court used in doubles play.

Players can find the complete set of answers for the April 28, 2025 Mini Crossword, including:

• "DISH" as a chef's creation
• "VOGUE" for the Madonna hit
• "ALLEY" referring to tennis court doubles play
• "MOOD" as a state of mind
• "PRO" meaning not amateur

Additional down clues include rare words like "DOLOR" meaning sadness, "IGLOO" as a snow home, and common expressions such as "HEY" and "VAMP" for filling time on stage.

The Mini Crossword is part of The New York Times Games collection, which offers a variety of puzzles including Wordle, Connections, and Connections: Sports Edition. While the daily Mini Crossword is free to play, access to past puzzles requires a subscription.

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