Love crossword puzzles but don’t have the time to tackle a full-sized one from your daily newspaper? That’s where The Mini comes in!

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times’ famous crossword puzzle. It’s a quick and easy way to challenge your crossword skills daily, without requiring a significant time investment—most players finish the puzzle in just over a minute. Despite its smaller and simpler format, The Mini can still be tricky. Getting stuck on a single clue can be the difference between achieving a personal best time and experiencing a frustrating attempt.

If you find yourself needing a little assistance, we’re here to help with The Mini, just like we do with our Wordle and Connections hints.

Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini crossword:

 

NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today:

Across

  1. Terrier in “The Wizard of Oz” – TOTO
  2. TV alternative to “live” – TAPED
  3. Turn topsy-turvy – UPEND
  4. Tangy – TART
  5. Team ___ (Olympians in red, white, and blue) – USA

Down

  1. Tiny appetizers at a Spanish bar – TAPAS
  2. “Tosca” or “La Traviata” – OPERA
  3. Thing you might have a stake in? – TENT
  4. Totally strange – ODD
  5. Type of skirt for a ballerina – TUTU
TOPICS: NYT Mini Crossword