New York Times Mini Crossword answers for October 25

The New York Times Mini Crossword for October 25, 2026, features clues related to musical genres and anatomy. Key answers for the day include ‘FOLK’ and ‘FUNK’ for music-related clues, ‘FEMUR’ for the strongest bone in the human body, and ‘LEVEE’ for a flood embankment.

The Mini Crossword is a compact 5x5 grid designed for quick mental workouts. It is accessible via the New York Times website, the NYT Games app, or the Play tab within the main News app. While it lacks a streak feature similar to Wordle, players can track their solve times and participate in a leaderboard.