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The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you probably can complete it in a couple of minutes. But if you’re stuck, we’ve got the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ games collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.
Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword
Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Folded layer of a McGriddle
Answer: EGG
4A clue: Host of the 2024 Summer Olympics
Answer: PARIS
6A clue: Plant that’s a source for tequila or mescal
Answer: AGAVE
7A clue: This clue number
Answer: SEVEN
8A clue: Romantic getaway?
Answer: TRYST
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Rarin’ to go
Answer: EAGER
2D clue: Turkey Day topping
Answer: GRAVY
3D clue: “What ___?” (“Can you explain this mess?”)
Answer: GIVES
4D clue: Destination for a time machine
Answer: PAST
5D clue: “The document should be in your inbox now”
Answer: SENT
How to play more Mini Crosswords
The New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free for all to play. You can play the current day’s Mini Crossword for free, but you’ll need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.