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The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don't have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you probably can complete it in a couple of minutes. But if you're stuck, we've got the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 18, 2024.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A
clue:
Packers
make
picks
in
it,
for
short
Answer:
NFL
4A
clue:
Slow
___
(South
Asian
primate)
Answer:
LORIS
6A
clue:
The
"S"
of
N.Y.S.E.
Answer:
STOCK
7A
clue:
Like
twilight
Answer:
DUSKY
8A
clue:
Wilt
Chamberlain
once
had
100
in
a
single
N.B.A.
game:
Abbr.
Answer:
PTS
Mini down clues and answers
1D
clue:
Still
sleeping
Answer:
NOTUP
2D
clue:
"Two
roads
diverged
in
a
wood,
and
I
—
I
took
the
one
less
traveled
by"
poet
Answer:
FROST
3D
clue:
Dog
kisses
Answer:
LICKS
4D
clue:
Trippy
drug
Answer:
LSD
5D
clue:
The
air
up
there
Answer:
SKY
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