NYT Mini Crossword - April 24, 2025

1. Tiny cotton swab

5. Leaves on the stove too long

6. They're used to hunt and peck

7. "I'm trying to focus here!"

8. Button that might make a "Whoosh!" sound

1. Word pronounced like its first letter (which is followed by four vowels)

2. Feature of an extravagant wedding dress

3. Signed, as a contract

4. Verbal alternative to a tap on the shoulder

5. Some backyard parties, for short