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 answers to words, compounds and strands, you can visit CNET's NYT puzzle clues page.

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

Mini about hints and answers

1A note: The present
Answer: TODAY

6A note: The Speedmaster model worn by Buzz Aldrin was the first watch on the moon
Answer: OMEGA

7A Note: Straightforward Japanese Noodles
Answer: RAMEN

8A hint: Put on a flip-flop
Answer: THONG

9A Note: What “Eat” Means in the Mnemonic “Never Eat Shredded Wheat.”
Answer: EAST

Minimize hints and answers

1D Note: Rich, dense cake
Answer: PIE

2D Note: Midwestern city where Berkshire Hathaway is headquartered
Answer: OMAHA

3D Note: Trial versions
Answer: DEMOS

4D Note: Literary representative
Answer: AGENT

5D Note: Bowen from “Saturday Night Live”
Answer: YANG

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.