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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 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 game collection. If you are looking for today's Word, Compound and Strand answers, 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 clue: What ___?” (end of a riddle)
Answer: AMI

4One note: cheer for a diva
Answer: BRAVA

6A note: The 2024 Chappell Roan hit is evident in the chorus
Answer: HOTTOGO

8A note: conjunction meaning “et” (French) or “y” (Spanish).
Answer: AND

9 A Note: Danson from “Cheers”
Answer: TED

10A Note: Place to Dive in a Pool
Answer: DEEPEN

12A Clue: What a Bloodhound Tracks
Answer: SCENT

13One clue: activist Yoko
Answer: ONO

Minimize hints and responses

1D Note: Architectural style of the Chrysler Building in Manhattan
Answer: ARTDECO

2D Note: You could say “Welcome!” or “Beware of dogs”
Answer: MAT

3D note: “Thumbs down from me”
Answer: IVOTENO

4D Note: Skeleton makeup
Answer: BONES

5D Clue: Word by ticket or talent
Answer: AGENT

6A hint: “I made it this far with you!”
Answer: HAD

7 A Note: Weird
Answer: strange

11A clue: Item on a chain in a bank branch
Answer: PEN

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.