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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

1An idea: Horror franchise with an 11th film planned for 2025
Answer: SAW

4A clue: Airy areas, architectural
Answer: ATRIA

6A clue: Like the odd one out
Answer: Weird

7A clue: Made less difficult
Answer: ENLIGHTENED

8A clue: ___ school (next step for MCAT taker)
Answer: MED

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: What sticks out the ears of an angry cartoon character
Answer: STEAM

2D clue: Start a conversation
Answer: STEP

3D clue: for example, too much caffeine
Answer: WISE

4D clue: feeling when you see the Alps or the Grand Canyon for the first time
Answer: AWE

5D clue: Press “+”
Answer: ADD

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.