Vegetable combined with celery and carrot to form "mirepoix" NYT Crossword Clue
The answer is ONION. ONION refers to the key aromatic that, with celery and carrot, makes the classic French mirepoix. Cooks typically use a ratio that favors onion, reflecting its foundational role in flavor. Mirepoix is gently sweated to create a base for soups, stews, and sauces. Thus, ONION is the vegetable the clue is after.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers – 14th August 2025
If you got stuck somewhere else in today’s Mini, you’re not alone. The 14th August 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
| Animals holding “Eat Mor Chikin” signs, in a classic ad campaign | Show |
| Suffix with Beatle or Wrestle | Show |
| “Au revoir!” | Show |
| Ugly poster | Show |
| Be likely (to) | Show |
| Core group | Show |
| Vegetable combined with celery and carrot to form “mirepoix” | Show |
| Handle, as a sword | Show |
| “Better Call ___” (“Breaking Bad” spinoff) | Show |
| Damon of “Oppenheimer” | 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.
