Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers: February 13, 2025
Across
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| “___ the gap!” (advice for solving this puzzle) | MIN |
| Love, in French | AMOUR |
| African mammal with armorlike skin | RHINO |
| Major tech company founded in San Fran, as its name suggests | CISCO |
| “Watch your ___!” (advice for solving this puzzle) | STE |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Painter Chagall and podcaster Maron | MARCS |
| Dramatic cry during a paintball game | IMHIT |
| Distraction while working at the library, maybe | NOISE |
| Sag | DROOP |
| Tar Heels’ school, for short | UNC |
“___ the gap!” (advice for solving this puzzle)
MIN – A clever hint to mind the gap or keep it minimal.
Love, in French
AMOUR – The French word for love.
African mammal with armorlike skin
RHINO – Short for rhinoceros, known for its thick, protective skin.
Major tech company founded in San Fran, as its name suggests
CISCO – Cisco Systems, a tech giant headquartered in San Francisco.
“Watch your ___!” (advice for solving this puzzle)
STEP – A common warning to be cautious, also fitting for puzzle-solving.
Painter Chagall and podcaster Maron
MARCS – Refers to Marc Chagall, the painter, and Marc Maron, the podcaster.
Dramatic cry during a paintball game
IMHIT – Shouted when a player is tagged out.
Distraction while working at the library, maybe
NOISE – An unwanted disturbance when trying to concentrate.
Sag
DROOP – To hang or bend downward limply.
Tar Heels’ school, for short
UNC – The University of North Carolina, known for its athletics and academics.