【Just a Stranger】

The Just a StrangerMini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, April 14, 2025:

Across

Uneaten part of toast, often

• The answer is Crust.

Like stud muffins

• The answer is Hunky.

Prepare for use, as a marker

• The answer is Uncap.

Nick of "48 Hrs."

• The answer is Nolte.

Strike zone's lower boundary

• The answer is Knees.

Down

Alternative to a chip, in the baking aisle

• The answer is Chunk.

Kind of sentence that keeps going and going, it should have been made into two sentences

• The answer is Runon.

Cousin's dad

• The answer is Uncle.

Spin out on the ice, say

• The answer is Skate.

Uses a keyboard

• The answer is Types.

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