Looking for the latest Mini crossword puzzle solution? Click here for today's mini crossword puzzle tips, as well as our daily answers and clues for the New York Times Word, Strand, and Connect puzzles.

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 school 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 Word, Compound and Strand answers, 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

1A note: Horror franchise with 11th film planned for 2025
Answer: SAW

4A note: Airy areas, architectural
Answer: ATRIA

6One note: Like a weirdo
Answer: STRANGE

7A note: Less difficult
Answer: EASIER

8 A Note: ___ School (MCAT Graduate's Next Step)
Answer: MED

Minimize hints and answers

1D Clue: Which shoots out the ears of an angry cartoon character
Answer: STEAM

2D Note: Start a conversation
Answer: STAND UP

3D Note: Overly caffeinated, we say
Answer: wisely

4D Note: Feeling when you first see the Alps or the Grand Canyon
Answer: awe

5D Note: 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 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.