NYT Mini Crossword July 22 hints and answers: Full solution and hints to beat today’s puzzle

Nillohit Bagchi | Jul 22, 2025, 17:47 IST

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The NYT Mini Crossword for July 22, 2025, is out and players are racing to finish it. If you’re stuck, here are all the answers and hints to help. Whether it’s the tricky ‘Spark, as curiosity’ or ‘Sky-blue hue,’ this guide will keep your winning streak alive.

The NYT Mini Crossword for July 22 is finally here, but if you’re stuck on any clue, don’t worry, we’ve got all the answers and hints to help you finish. This smaller version of the NYT Crossword is popular for being short but tricky, and it tests your speed just as much as your word skills.

What is the NYT Mini Crossword?

The Mini is a quick puzzle from The New York Times that you can finish in just a few minutes, if you know the answers, of course. Unlike the longer crossword, The Mini has only five Across and five Down clues, but they can be just as challenging. Many people try to beat their best time daily, which makes it fun but competitive.

NYT Mini Crossword July 22 answers

If any clue has stopped you today, here are all the answers for July 22’s NYT Mini Crossword:

Across

Get ready for a vacation: PACK
How you might feel after riding a roller coaster: DIZZY
"All things being ___ ...": EQUAL
Small donkey of the Southwest: BURRO
Items shot from cannons at basketball games: TEES

Down

Spark, as curiosity: PIQUE
Sky-blue hue: AZURE
Government policy leaders: CZARS
___ Ren, villain in the "Star Wars" universe: KYLO
What an I.O.U. represents: DEBT

Why do people love the NYT Mini Crossword?

The Mini is not just about knowing words, it’s also about speed. Players often time themselves, trying to solve it faster each day. But when one tough clue breaks the flow, it can be frustrating. That’s why guides like this help players keep their streaks alive and finish strong.