If you enjoy solving crossword puzzles but find it hard to allocate hours for a large one, then The Mini is perfect for you!
This condensed version of the New York Times’ famous crossword offers a quick and fun way to challenge your crossword-solving skills without spilling too much of your time (on average, players finish each puzzle in just over a minute). Although The Mini is more straightforward and smaller than the standard crossword, it still features tricky clues that can turn a quick solve into a frustrating experience, affecting your best completion times.
Much like our hints for Wordle and Connections, we’re here to assist you with The Mini in case you're facing challenges.
Here are the answers to today’s New York Times Mini crossword puzzle.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers
Across
- Sticky item found under a desk – GUM
- New ___ (button in browsers) – TAB
- Typical lunch hour – ONE
- Former quarterback Manning – ELI
- The father in the “That’s my dad!” moment from the 2024 Democratic National Convention – TIMWALZ
- Coats of nail polish – COATS
- Numerous hits on the Billboard chart – POPHITS
- Alternative to a 401(k), briefly – IRA
- One might reference “You Are Here” – MAP
- Finish up – END
- What represents each of Taylor Swift’s albums for fans – ERA
Down
- Acquired – GOT
- National symbol of Scotland, mythical creature – UNICORN
- Item for notes and sketches – MEMOPAD
- Midday break for tea – TEATIME
- Top-level athlete – ALLSTAR
- Casual term for the film and entertainment sector, with “the” – BIZ
- Infant's wail – WAH
- Round type of chart – PIE
- Destination for a “me day” – SPA
