The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times' games collection. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET's NYT puzzle hints page. Let's get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers. 1A clue: Coffee, informally ... or a big coffee-producing island

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, July 7, 2025: If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

For thousands globally, the NYT Mini is more than just a puzzle, it's a ritual. Whether it’s a morning routine over coffee or an evening wind-down after work, players continue to flock to this daily challenge for five minutes of mental clarity.