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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 a nice substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-fashioned NYT Crossword, and you can probably complete it in a few minutes. But if you’re stuck, we have the answers. And if you could use some tips and guidance on your 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.

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Let’s have a look at those mini crossword clues and answers.

Mini on clues and answers

1A clue: Someone for whom a velvet rope may be lifted, in short
Answer: VIP

4A clue: Workshop with pickaxes
Answer: MINE

5A clue: Puff pastry piece?
Answer: CIGAR

6A clue: Lose a staring contest
Answer: BLINKING

7A clue: Parts of Crocs that say “crocs.”
Answer: SOLES

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Candlelight ceremony
Answer: VIGILS

2D clue: Totally rash
Answer: INAAN

3D clue: for example, a company car and a free gym membership
Answer: PERKS

4D clue: Venus the ___ (sculpture)
Answer: MILO

5D clue: “60 Minutes” network
Answer: CBS

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 everyone to play. You can play today’s Mini Crossword for free, but you’ll need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.