【Affair With A 20 Year Old Female Student】

The Affair With A 20 Year Old Female StudentMini 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 Wednesday, April 30, 2025:

Across

Picture holder

• The answer is Frame.

New spin on an old song

• The answer is Remix.

Cream of the crop

• The answer is Elite.

Hobbes in "Calvin and Hobbes," for one

• The answer is Tiger.

Profit = revenue – ___

• The answer is Cost.

Down

Agonize (over)

• The answer is Fret.

Item in Indiana Jones's satchel, perhaps

• The answer is Relic.

Compadre

• The answer is Amigo.

Itty-bitty biters

• The answer is Mites.

Wield, as influence

• The answer is Exert.

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