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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NYT Mini Crossword July 18 clues and answers: ‘Dated feminine suffix' clue solved for today's puzzle
The New York Times Mini Crossword is the perfect brain teaser when you don't have time for the full-sized puzzle. But some clues can still throw you off and ruin your solving streak. If that's the case today, here's a full breakdown of July 18's clues, with all the answers revealed. NYT Mini Crossword July 18 Across hints and answers Appropriate word that can precede 7-/8-Across and 3-/10-Down: HALF Remy's brother in Ratatouille: EMILE Missouri's postal abbreviation: MO Light switch position: ON Done for laughs: IN FUN Richard of Pretty Woman: GERE NYT Mini Crossword July 18 Down hints and answers Prefix that means 1-Across: HALF In the midst of: AMONG Super Bowl that featured a 28-3 comeback win by the Patriots: LI Baker's powder: FLOUR Dated feminine suffix: ENNE Iron, on the periodic table: FE That's the full list for today. If you're into other NYT puzzles, don't forget to check out Strands, Connections, and Wordle too!
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NYT Mini Crossword, July 18: Clues, hints, and full answers to decode today's puzzle
With word games becoming a daily habit for language lovers, NYT Mini Crossword has maintained its position as one of the most engaging challenges in The New York Times' suite of puzzles. On Friday, July 18, 2025, the mini version of the iconic crossword once again tested readers' vocabulary and lateral thinking skills. For many, this bite-sized puzzle is part of a daily ritual that also includes Wordle, Connections, and Strands. But unlike its larger cousin, 'The Crossword,' which is available only to paid subscribers, The Mini offers free access and a daily 5x5 grid that resets at 12:30 pm ET. 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With compact clues and just enough complexity to stimulate the brain, it appeals to solvers who crave a linguistic puzzle but may not have the time to commit to longer grids. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo The puzzle usually includes contemporary pop culture references, historical trivia, and wordplay elements. The Friday edition, however, is typically seen as slightly more difficult due to the weekend approaching, and July 18 was no exception. Hints for July 18 NYT Mini Crossword To assist players without spoiling the game outright, here are the NYT Mini crossword hints for both Across and Down entries. These clues serve as nudges to jog memory and logic without revealing the actual answers, as mentioned in a report by Parade magazine. Live Events Across Clues 1 Across: A fitting word that can precede 7-/8-Across and 3-/10-Down — Ends with 'F' 5 Across: Remy's sibling in Pixar's "Ratatouille" — Starts with 'E' 7 Across: U.S. state abbreviation for Missouri — Begins with 'M' 8 Across: A setting on a light switch — Ends in 'N' 9 Across: Carried out for humor — Ends in 'N' 11 Across: Actor Richard from Pretty Woman — Ends with 'E' Down Clues 1 Down: Prefix that implies 'half' — Ends with 'I' 2 Down: In the thick of it — Starts with 'A' 3 Down: Super Bowl noted for a historic comeback win by New England Patriots — Starts with 'L' 4 Down: A baker's dry white staple — Ends in 'R' 6 Down: Feminine suffix, now considered dated — Ends with 'E' 10 Down: The chemical symbol for iron — Ends in 'E' Full Solutions for NYT Mini Crossword, July 18, 2025 Readers seeking confirmation after taking a shot at the puzzle can now find the official set of answers listed below. Caution is advised for those wishing to solve independently. Across Answers 1 Across: HALF 5 Across: EMILE 7 Across: MO 8 Across: ON 9 Across: INFUN 11 Across: GERE Down Answers 1 Down: HEMI 2 Down: AMONG 3 Down: LI 4 Down: FLOUR 6 Down: ENNE 10 Down: FE Each solution offers insight into the puzzle's structure and thematic consistency. 'HALF,' the opening clue, cleverly sets the tone, connecting directly with other entries like 'HEMI' and 'FE.' Movie fans may have found 'EMILE' and 'GERE' easier to guess, while trivia buffs would appreciate the inclusion of 'LI' as a nod to a famous Super Bowl moment. Playing Smart: Tips to Solve the Mini For newcomers or those seeking to sharpen their crossword-solving skills, consider the following tips: Scan quickly: Fill in short or obvious answers first to build momentum. Use pop culture wisely: Names from movies or TV often show up—trust your memory. Don't ignore prefixes and suffixes: Clues like 'Prefix that means…' usually lead to common word fragments. Take a break and return: The mini format lets you step away and try fresh later if stuck. FAQs What is the NYT Mini Crossword? The New York Times Mini Crossword is a compact, daily crossword puzzle featuring a 5x5 grid. Unlike the full-sized crossword, the Mini is free to play and typically takes just a few minutes to complete. What makes the Mini Crossword different from the regular NYT Crossword? The Mini is smaller (5x5 grid), quicker to solve, and accessible to non-subscribers. The regular NYT Crossword spans a 15x15 grid or larger and requires a paid subscription.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
NYT Mini Hints For Friday, July 18: Today's Extra Clues And Answers
Answers for today's NYT Mini Crossword are just ahead. Before we get to today's NYT Mini crossword hints, clues and answers, here are Thursday's: Wondering who Remy's brother is in Ratatouille? Not sure which Super Bowl featured a 28-3 comeback win by the Patriots? Don't worry, because I'm here to help you with extra hints and the answers for today's NYT Mini crossword. The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays. Unlike its larger sibling, the NYT Mini crossword is free to play on the New York Times website or NYT Games app. However, you'll need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives. Here are extra hints and the official NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for Friday, July 18: Spoilers lie ahead, so remember to scroll slowly: NYT Mini Crossword Hints 1 Across: A 45-minute period in soccer 5 Across: Actor Hirsch or author Zola 7 Across: Liverpool player Salah's first name, for short 8 Across: Alert 9 Across: For kicks and giggles, jokingly 11 Across: Richard of Chicago and American Gigolo 1 Down: ____sphere i.e. north or south of the equator 2 Down: _____ Us, hugely popular video game during lockdown 3 Down: Actor and martial artist Jet 4 Down: An "all-purpose" baking essential 6 Down: Feminine suffix for comedi- and Parisi- 10 Down: Santa ___, New Mexico NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers 1 Across: Appropriate word that can precede 7-/8-Across and 3-/10-Down – HALF 5 Across: Remy's brother in Ratatouille – EMILE 7 Across: Missouri's postal abbreviation – MO 8 Across: Light switch position – ON 9 Across: Done for laughs – IN FUN 11 Across: Richard of Pretty Woman – GERE NYT Mini Down Answers 1 Down: Prefix that means 1-Across – HEMI 2 Down: In the midst of – AMONG 3 Down: Super Bowl that featured a 28-3 comeback win by the Patriots – LI 4 Down: Baker's powder – FLOUR 6 Down: Dated feminine suffix – ENNE 10 Down: Iron, on the periodic table – FE Completed New York Times Mini crossword for Friday, July 18. It took me 1:59 to complete today's NYT Mini. Wow, quite a tricky one today! In my first pass of the Across answers, I only got ON and GERE, but AMONG, FLOUR and FE helped me on my way. The 'm' and 'l' were enough to help me get EMILE, and the 'i' there suggested that the Super Bowl in question would have had to be LI – I would have had no idea otherwise. 1 Across refers to 'half-life' and 'half-moon' once you pair the two small Down and Across words in question. Fun gimmick here. That's the end of my current stint of NYT Mini coverage. Catch you all in two weeks! In the meantime, I'll be continuing to cover other games, such as Connections. Make sure to follow my blog for more coverage of the NYT Mini and other word games, as well as video game news, insights and analysis. It helps me out a lot! Want to chat about the Mini, Connections and other NYT games? Join my Discord community! And be sure to sign up for my newsletter!
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ratatouille star Patton Oswalt addresses possible remake
Patton Oswalt would sign on to a live-action remake of Ratatouille 'in a second'. The 56-year-old actor starred as the rodent chef Remy in Pixar's beloved 2007 animated movie, and Oswalt has now revealed he would return for a Ratatouille remake - so long as director Brad Bird was at the helm again. When TMZ asked The King of Queens actor if he was open to voicing Remy again in another Ratatouille film, he said: 'If Brad Bird came up with a great idea to do it, I would do it in a second. 'But, that's up to him. Yeah, to get to work with Brad Bird [again] would be great.' Oswalt was also quizzed on whether he thought Ratatouille was one of the best Disney-Pixar movies, but the actor insisted 'that's for the viewers to decide'. He added: 'I mean, I had a blast doing it, but I don't think I get to make that ranking.' Ratatouille follows a rat named Remy (Oswalt) who dreams of becoming a chef and teams up with shy garbage boy Linguini (Lou Romano) to cook in a famous Parisian restaurant once run by the late Auguste Gusteau (Brad Garrett). As they navigate sabotage from head chef Skinner (Ian Holm) and win over food critic Anton Ego (Peter O'Toole), their unlikely partnership changes the kitchen forever. This comes after it was rumoured another Ratatouille movie was in early development at Pixar, though the project has not been confirmed by the studio or Bird. Bird returning for a sequel or remake of Ratatouille isn't out of the realm of possibility, as the 67-year-old director helmed the 2018 follow-up to his 2004 animated superhero flick, The Incredibles. The filmmaker is also set to return for The Incredibles 3, though will only serve as a producer and writer for the movie, while Peter Sohn, 47, gets into the directing chair. Sohn - who directed other Pixar movies like Elemental and starred in Ratatouille as Remy's brother Emile - said being chosen to helm The Incredibles 3 was 'a dream come true'. He was quoted by Variety as saying about working with Pixar on the third Incredibles movie: 'I've always loved this family and what they represent - the messy, funny, heroic chaos of everyday life. To help tell their next chapter is a true honour.' While the cast of The Incredibles 3 hasn't been confirmed yet, it's almost certain Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter will return as Bob and Helen Parr, AKA Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl. Following the announcement of The Incredibles 3 at Disney's D23 showcase in August 2024, Pixar boss Pete Docter teased Bird was hard at work on the upcoming movie. The studio chief told Fandango: 'Brad is an amazing collaborator. He's so fiery and passionate. Different people work in different ways. He's a guy who needs a little more time to build up the steam to get the passion and the power going. 'I think we're at that point now. And we're not sharing any details right now, because it's still pretty malleable in terms of what the story is actually about.'
The Guardian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Tangy kimchi, bad ice-cream and good eggs: my tests for the food filter have changed how I shop
My favourite scene in the film Ratatouille is when Remy the rat tastes strawberries and cheese. Closing his eyes, he takes a bite … and it's fireworks. Like Remy, I'm a food lover: I'm a chef and recipe developer, writer and campaigner for a better food system, and have worked on farms and in kitchens, from River Cottage to Noma, for 25 years. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Recently, I've been testing different supermarket staples for the food filter. Tasting 10 of each, I've rated everything from kimchi (as an avid fermenter, my favourite so far) to mayonnaise – 70 products in all. Vanilla ice-cream (coming up next week) was my least favourite: at least 50% of it was ultra-processed rubbish not even worthy of the name. It gave me stomach ache. I taste the products throughout the week to tune in to their flavours in real life. Then, I taste each one on its own, side by side. That's when the subtle differences appear. I usually taste in price order, from low to high, using a spittoon and cleansing my palate with water or a slice of apple. I take notes, score them on a spreadsheet, and finish with a speed-tasting to confirm my findings. After testing, most of the food goes into the freezer or is given as a gift to friends and family. I score each product out of five across several categories: flavour, texture and functionality – for example, does the spread spread? I then assess provenance, sustainability and processing – favouring transparency and minimally processed foods. I also rate value, weighing quality against cost. Finally, I give a bonus point for standout features, such as palm-oil-free spreads or high-protein tofu (coming up in a few weeks). Texture is especially important – ice-cream, for example, should be smooth, creamy and refreshing, not pumped full of stabilisers to mimic the feel of real cream. Sausages were a lot of fun – I remember Ray Smith, the butcher at River Cottage, talking about the importance of a natural hog casing, which gives that perfect snap, pop and caramelisation in the pan with butter. I cooked all the sausages at once, spaced evenly to ensure consistent cooking and no flavour cross-contamination. I love drilling into the details, researching why a food tastes the way it does and what makes it truly delicious. So far, the hardest test has been eggs. The differences in flavour were subtle and hard to judge due to the varying freshness. My research led me down a rabbit hole of animal welfare standards and sourcing transparency, with some brands refreshingly open, others frustratingly vague. Comparing foods side by side shows how wildly different they can be. Even something as simple as tofu varies in origin, technique, texture and subtle flavour, with some more aromatic, sweet, salty or rich in umami. Flavour is subjective, of course: some may prefer a thin-cut chip to a chunky skin-on chip, for example, so I don't want to mark down a product based on my tastes alone. Instead, I take a diplomatic and mindful approach, describing differences without damning them. I doubted my tasting abilities at one point, but then I realised I have a particularly sensitive sense of smell – I often pick up scents other people can't. It's a blessing and a curse: roses and fresh herbs one moment, rancid oil and dog litter the next. Writing the food filter has changed how I shop. I now know exactly which tofu I like best. And I get to pass this knowledge on, helping people eat better food and discover what's affordable and delicious. The best men's suits under £400: 14 favourites for every occasion (and how to style them) The best period pants, tried and tested for comfort, style and absorbency Panda Hybrid Bamboo mattress review: a stylish, supportive hybrid that keeps cool on balmy nights The best camping stoves for cooking like a pro in the wild, tested I'm a big fan of an aperitivo hour, but tend to stick to either Aperol or Campari for my spritz. But, no longer: food and drink writer Joanne Gould's guide to the best spritzes for summer is full of seasonal aperitivo inspiration, from an English garden spritz to one made with Desi Daru mango vodka. There's even an alcohol-free option for sober spritzing. Salute! Monica HorridgeDeputy editor, the Filter If the third exhausting heatwave of the summer is keeping you awake at night, it may be time to invest in a good fan. Experienced tech journalist and engineering graduate Caramel Quin put 14 of the best fans to the test, measuring many factors from wind speed to energy efficiency, to find the most effective and sustainable models. Be warned, though: stock levels are running low. Going on holiday soon? We want to know all your best tips: what saves your clothes from getting crumpled and bottles from leaking? What makes long journeys more bearable (particularly when you're travelling with kids)? How do you stay sand-free on the beach? Share your top buys, hacks and tricks by replying to this newsletter or emailing us at thefilter@
