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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.
The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times' games collection. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Strands answers, you can visit CNET's NYT puzzle hints page.
Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword
Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 23, 2024.
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1A
clue:
Spice
that
tastes
like
licorice
Answer:
ANISE
6A
clue:
Hot
drink
popular
in
the
fall
Answer:
CIDER
7A
clue:
Bendy
body
parts
Answer:
KNEES
8A
clue:
Bird
that,
surprisingly,
doesn't
have
any
blue
pigments
in
its
feathers
Answer:
JAY
9A
clue:
Apple
pie
___
mode
Answer:
ALA
1D
clue:
Cutesy
cry
of
frustration
Answer:
ACK
2D
clue:
"Teenage
Mutant
___
Turtles"
Answer:
NINJA
3D
clue:
Best
possible
Answer:
IDEAL
4D
clue:
"Peace!"
Answer:
SEEYA
5D
clue:
Hospital
areas
in
medical
dramas,
for
short
Answer:
ERS
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