Curious about the NYT Mini Crossword for February 24? Astronaut Ochoa and Words after a defeat are just a couple of the intriguing clues featured in today’s puzzle. Whether you’re a seasoned crossword solver or just looking for a quick brain teaser, today’s grid offers a mix of wordplay, trivia, and pop culture references. From space exploration to slang expressions, these clues will test your vocabulary in fun and unexpected ways.
Let’s dive into today’s Mini Crossword hints and answers to see how the words connect.
Mini Crossword clues for today, February 24
The Mini Crossword is a compact version of the New York Times’ main crossword, featuring a smaller 5×5 grid with a handful of clues in both directions. Despite its smaller size, it can sometimes present tricky clues that puzzle solvers might need a little help with.
For those who may have missed the puzzle, the answers for February 24 have now been revealed. Below, we provide a breakdown of the clues to help you complete today’s Mini Crossword challenge.
Hints for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword:
Across:
1A: A call to get someone’s attention.
4A: What you might say after losing a game.
7A: A celestial body named after a Roman god, once considered the ninth planet.
8A: A 1995 thriller starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, written with a number in its title.
9A: A television program that delivers the latest updates.
Down:
1D: Parts of the body that connect the thigh bone to the pelvis.
2D: First Hispanic woman to go to space. Additional hint; Astronaut Ochoa.
3D: Words from the subject line of an AOL notification in a 1998 rom-com.
5D: A hearty dish like gumbo or goulash.
6D: A large quantity of something.
Mini Crossword answers for today, February 24
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for February 24, 2025:
Across Answers:
1A: HEY
4A: ILOST
7A: PLUTO
8A: SEVEN
9A: NEWS
Down Answers:
1D: HIPS
2D: ELLEN
3D: YOUVE
5D: STEW
6D: TONS
The NYT Mini Crossword is a fast, fun way to test your word skills daily. While the latest puzzle is free, archived ones require a subscription. Today’s edition even features a red car Easter egg after completion.
For more challenges, try Wordle, Strands, Connections, and other NYT games. Happy solving!
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on ComingSoon.net.
