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The New York Times crossword puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the mini crossword puzzle is a fun substitute. The mini crossword is much easier than the old-fashioned NYT crossword, and you can probably solve it in a few minutes. But if you’re stuck, we have the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword Puzzle Tips.

The mini crossword puzzle is just one of many games in the Times games collection. If you are looking for today’s answers to words, compounds and strands, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle clues page.

Read more: Tips and tricks for solving the New York Times mini crossword puzzle

Let’s move on to the mini crossword puzzle clues and answers.

Mini about hints and answers

1 A Hint: “It’s Just a ___”
Answer: TEST

5A note: A drink that may be difficult to drink through a straw
Answer: SHAKE

6A note: “Vital” body part
Answer: ORGAN

7One note: Nick with two Best Actor nominations
Answer: NOLTE

8A note: Thoughtful, as a gesture
Answer: SWEET

Minimize hints and answers

1D Note: Type of blanket or pillow
Answer: THROW

2D Note: Excellent Golf Score
Answer: EAGLE

3D Note: Shoes with wheels or a blade
Answer: SKATE

4D Note: Palindromic principle
Answer: PRINCIPLE

5D Note: Hermes and Hercules, to Zeus
Answer: SONS

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 to play for everyone. You can play the current day’s mini crossword for free, but you will need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.