First published on July 30, 2025 at 7:09 p.m. PT. Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan-following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Thursday, July 31, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “Half-baked.” “Half-baked” usually refers to a plan that isn’t well thought out,