Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Oct. 24

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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. 24, 2024.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Horse's foot
Answer: HOOF

5A clue: More than enough
Answer: AMPLE

7A clue: Like movies listed on Rotten Tomatoes
Answer: RATED

8A clue: Recoiled (from)
Answer: SHIED

9A clue: What you can make dance by putting a little boogie in it, in an old joke
Answer: HANKY

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Like some criticism and winter weather
Answer: HARSH

2D clue: Nebraska's largest city
Answer: OMAHA

3D clue: Agree to receive promotional emails, say
Answer: OPTIN

4D clue: On ___ (super stylish, in 2010s slang)
Answer: FLEEK

5D clue: Swirl, as water
Answer: EDDY

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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