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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 far from alone in the Times' stable of games. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Strands answers, you can visit CNET's NYT puzzle hints page.
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Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
NYT Mini Crossword completed puzzle for Sept. 15, 2024.
Screenshot by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper/CNETMini across clues and answers
1A
clue:
Green
herb
on
a
margherita
pizza
Answer:
BASIL
6A
clue:
Like
somebody
once
everybody
else
has
8-Across
Answer:
ALONE
7A
clue:
Some
Mad
Libs
words
Answer:
NOUNS
8A
clue:
Sight
rhyme
(but
not
a
real
rhyme)
of
6-Across
Answer:
GONE
9A
clue:
Longest-serving
U.S.
president,
familiarly
Answer:
FDR
Mini down clues and answers
1D
clue:
Loud
sound
Answer:
BANG
2D
clue:
Cool
and
distant
Answer:
ALOOF
3D
clue:
Based
on
good
reasoning,
like
an
argument
Answer:
SOUND
4D
clue:
Word
before
tube
or
turmoil
Answer:
INNER
5D
clue:
Famed
guitarist
Paul
Answer:
LES
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