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

For enthusiasts seeking the latest answers to The New York Times Mini Crossword, today's puzzle offers engaging clues that blend nostalgia and challenge. Notably, 8-Across references "Hobbes" from the beloved comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes," while 2-Down features a nod to Indiana Jones with a clue about an item in his satchel.

The Mini Crossword answers for April 30, 2025, include:

• 1A: FRAME (Picture holder)
• 6A: REMIX (New spin on an old song)
• 7A: ELITE (Cream of the crop)
• 8A: TIGER (Hobbes in "Calvin and Hobbes")
• 9A: COST (Profit = revenue – ___)
• 1D: FRET (Agonize over)
• 2D: RELIC (Item in Indiana Jones's satchel)
• 3D: AMIGO (Compadre)
• 4D: MITES (Itty-bitty biters)
• 5D: EXERT (Wield, as influence)

The Mini Crossword is part of The New York Times' extensive games collection, which includes popular puzzles like Wordle, Connections, and Strands. While today's Mini Crossword is available for free, access to past puzzles requires a subscription to the Times Games section.

For players seeking to improve their solving skills, numerous tips and strategies are available to enhance the Mini Crossword experience. Additionally, comprehensive hints for other daily NYT puzzles can be found on dedicated puzzle hint platforms.