Do you love crossword puzzles but don’t always have time to tackle a full-sized one in your daily newspaper? That’s where The Mini comes in!

The Mini is a smaller, quicker version of the famous New York Times crossword puzzle. It’s perfect for giving your brain a workout in just a few minutes (most people solve it in just over a minute). While it’s more compact and straightforward than a full crossword, don’t be fooled – it can still be tricky. Getting stuck on just one clue can mean the difference between setting a new personal best or getting a bit frustrated.

Just like we offer hints for Wordle and Connections, we’re here to help with The Mini too. If you’re stuck and need a little nudge, we’ve got you covered.

 

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

Across

  1. WALDO – Book character who wears a red-and-white-striped shirt
  2. ONION – With 7-Across, fried appetizer that’s appropriate for the Olympics?
  3. RINGS – See 6-Across
  4. STEM – Academic acronym
  5. TADA – “And there you have it!”

Down

  1. WORST – Least favorable
  2. ANITA – She’s like an older sister to Maria in “West Side Story”
  3. LINED – Like index cards, typically
  4. DOGMA – Belief that’s not to be questioned
  5. ONS – Carry-___(some luggage)
TOPICS: NYT Mini Crossword