The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times' games collection. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET's NYT puzzle hints page. Let's get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, July 21, 2025: The answer is Sash. The answer is Shaka. The answer is Tarot. The answer is Adore. The answer is Rent. The answer is Shade. The answer is Aaron.

As word games continue to evolve with new offerings like Connections and Strands, NYT Mini proves that simplicity still holds great value. Its daily puzzles keep the mind engaged and offer a few minutes of rewarding focus in an otherwise hectic digital routine.