In the grand realm of word brainteasers, behold the humble crossword puzzle, a font of mental acuity and linguistic acumen. Alas, the constraints of time are a cruel mistress, limiting our indulgence in these delightful enigmas. Fear not, for lo and behold, The Mini emerges as a savior for the time-strapped puzzle enthusiast!
A diminutive iteration of the esteemed New York Times crossword, The Mini offers a swift and accessible avenue to flex your mental muscles daily, all within a fraction of the time required for its larger counterpart (most adept solvers clock in just over a minute per puzzle). While The Mini may be petite in size and scope compared to traditional crosswords, let it not deceive you, for a stumble on a single cue can swiftly transform triumph into tribulation, between a record-setting success and a humbling defeat.
Just as our cherished Wordle hints and Connections clues stand ready to aid those in need, so too are we at your service for The Mini, should the need for guidance arise during your puzzling endeavors.
And now, without further ado, let us present the solutions to today’s New York Times Mini crossword, a ray of clarity in the midst of the linguistic labyrinth.
Hark! The answers are unveiled below, each a beacon of enlightenment in the crossword realm:
Across:
– Worked in Microsoft Word – TYPED
– With 14-Across, comedy writer who takes a road trip with Will Ferrell in a 2024 Netflix documentary – HARPER
– Pseudonyms – ALIASES
– Director Burton – TIM
– “Oh, there ___ again!” – IGO
– 10-legged marine crustacean – SEACRAB
– See 6-Across – STEELE
– Like the firstborn of two children – ELDER
Down:
– “___ all there is to it!” – THATS
– Ivy Leaguers in Connecticut – YALIES
– Man or mandrill – PRIMATE
– Org. concerned with clean air and water – EPA
– Wished for – DESIRED
– Lavishly entertain (with) – REGALE
– Not drinking any alcohol – SOBER
– Collectible cartoon image sold at Disney World – CEL
Embrace these answers, dear puzzlers, and let them guide you on your quest for crossword prowess.
