The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.

The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 3, 2025, offers players a short and focused puzzle experience. With 10 clues across and down, today’s grid explores topics from animation to geography.

Thursday, July 3, 2025 originally appeared on Parade. If you're anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from t. Working on the daily Connections, Wordle and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us.