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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. 20, 2024.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A
clue:
Luggage
ID
Answer:
TAG
4A
clue:
"___
Lisa"
Answer:
MONA
5A
clue:
Smallest
of
five
digits
Answer:
PINKY
6A
clue:
90°
is
the
right
one
Answer:
ANGLE
7A
clue:
"Early
to
bed
and
early
to
rise,
makes
a
man
healthy,
wealthy
and
___"
Answer:
WISE
Mini down clues and answers
1D
clue:
Equipment
used
while
barbecuing
Answer:
TONGS
2D
clue:
Low-down
joint
Answer:
ANKLE
3D
clue:
Marvin
of
Motown
Answer:
GAYE
4D
clue:
Puzzle
that
celebrated
its
10th
anniversary
this
summer
Answer:
MINI
5D
clue:
Nails
stick
out
of
it
Answer:
PAW
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