He was the answer to a viral NYT Mini Crossword clue that stumped thousands. Ben Platt is known for Dear Evan Hansen, The Book of Mormon, and Parade. It’s a quick daily crossword from The New York Times, designed to be solved in under a minute.

So, if you're working on today's Mini on Thursday, July 17, 2025, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!