【emotional eroticism】

The emotional eroticismMini 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 Saturday, January 25, 2025:

Across

Comfy slip-on shoes, for short

• The answer is Mocs.

Convincing evidence

• The answer is Proof.

Why you might breathe into a paper bag or drink water upside down

• The answer is Hiccups.

Start arguing

• The answer is Go at it.

Mark left by trunks, perhaps

• The answer is Tanline.

Bird of Australia

• The answer is Emu.

Bruce who starred in "Enter the Dragon"

• The answer is Lee.

Small issue to "pick"

• The answer is Nit.

Clairvoyant's gift, for short

• The answer is ESP.

Down

Speed limit abbr.

• The answer is MPH.

Art form with folding

• The answer is Origami.

"___ milk is a natural laxative. That's something Gilligan never told us" ("Cast Away" line)

• The answer is Coconut.

Where L.A. and San Diego are, casually

• The answer is SoCal.

Utterly hopeless

• The answer is Futile.

Trees with needles

• The answer is Pines.

Like a big roller coaster drop

• The answer is Steep.

Number of "things I hate about you," in a rom-com title

• The answer is Ten.

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