Sound of a spring NYT Crossword Clue
The answer is BOING. “spring” doesn’t mean the season—it’s the metal coil that compresses and rebounds. The cartoonish onomatopoeia BOING captures that twanging, elastic snap when a spring releases energy (think of a pogo stick or a jack-in-the-box popping). It’s a tidy five-letter entry that’s more precise (and livelier) than blunter options like boingg or boing!—punctuation and doubled letters are rare in standard fill.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers – 1st September 2025
If you got stuck somewhere else in today’s Mini, you’re not alone. The 1st September 2025, puzzle came packed with clever wordplay and a punchy grid. Here’s a quick run down for solvers who want to double-check their work
| Slight advantage | Show |
| Like a deadlocked jury | Show |
| Goatees grow on them | Show |
| GPS lines: Abbr. | Show |
| How far an electric vehicle can go before recharging | Show |
| Sound of a spring | Show |
| Sound of a fall | Show |
| Icon of the Cuban Revolution | Show |
| Sound of winter | Show |
| Mushroom-headed character of the Mario games | Show |
NYT Mini Crossword
The NYT Mini Crossword is a daily puzzle offered by The New York Times as a smaller, quicker version of its standard crossword. It typically features a 5x5 grid (compared to the standard 15x15) and has simpler clues, making it an ideal option for crossword enthusiasts looking for a quick challenge.
The puzzle usually takes less than 10 minutes to complete, making it perfect for short breaks. The NYT Mini Crossword has become widely popular for its easy accessibility and daily consistency, offering a daily brain teaser for both beginners and seasoned solvers. It’s available for free online and on the NYT Crossword app.
