Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers: February 21, 2025
Across
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Elevator alternative | STEPS |
| Evil corporation on Apple TV+’s “Severance” | LUMON |
| Ring-shaped coral reef | ATOLL |
| Aura of confidence | MOJO |
| ___ Lanka | SRI |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Severely criticizes | SLAMS |
| One-on-one academic coach | TUTOR |
| A head of our time? | EMOJI |
| Preppy shirt | POLO |
| Show with a recently aired 50th anniversary special | SNL |
Elevator alternative
STEPS – Stairs, used as an alternative to an elevator.
Evil corporation on Apple TV+’s Severance
LUMON – The mysterious and sinister company in Severance.
Ring-shaped coral reef
ATOLL – A circular reef or island formed from coral.
Aura of confidence
MOJO – A term for personal charm, confidence, or magic.
___ Lanka
SRI – As in Sri Lanka, the island nation in South Asia.
Severely criticizes
SLAMS – To harshly criticize or attack.
One-on-one academic coach
TUTOR – A private teacher providing individualized instruction.
A head of our time?
EMOJI – A clever play on words referring to digital faces (emoji heads).
Preppy shirt
POLO – A collared shirt often associated with prep style.
Show with a recently aired 50th anniversary special
SNL – Saturday Night Live, which celebrated 50 years on air.