【Obscene Wife】

The Obscene WifeMini 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 Sunday, April 13, 2025:

Across

State sch. founded by Thomas Jefferson

• The answer is UVA.

Flower containers

• The answer is Pots.

"Crib" or "pad," for "house"

• The answer is Slang.

Pants, informally

• The answer is Trou.

Company nicknamed "Big Blue"

• The answer is IBM.

Down

Company nicknamed "Big Brown"

• The answer is UPS.

What "V" stands for on a battery

• The answer is Volt.

Big name in 1980s arcade games

• The answer is Atari.

Stuck-up sort

• The answer is Snob.

Big Red, e.g.

• The answer is Gum.

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