New York Times Mini Crossword; A Quick Brain Teaser for January 24, 2025

2025-01-24

The New York Times Mini Crossword for Friday, January 24, 2025, offered a mix of fun and challenging clues for puzzle enthusiasts. The Mini Crossword, a smaller and quicker version of the traditional NYT Crossword, is free to play and accessible via the web or app.

Today’s puzzle included clues such as “Bowser in the Mario games, e.g.” (BOSS), “It’s made to measure” (RULER), and “Video game company named after a term in the board game Go” (ATARI). Other clues included “Exercise similar to a crunch” (SITUP) and “Unwelcome message on a graded paper” (SEEME). Down clues featured “Word before knuckles or tacks” (BRASS), “Pop-up button?” (OUTIE), and “Classic blackboard material” (SLATE).

The puzzle took approximately 1 minute and 5 seconds to complete, with some answers being straightforward while others required a bit more thought. For example, the clue about ATARI’s origin was a learning moment for many solvers. The Mini Crossword continues to be a popular daily challenge, offering a quick mental workout for players of all skill levels.