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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.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 18, 2024.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A
clue:
Doc
treating
a
dachshund
Answer:
VET
4A
clue:
"Nice
going!"
Answer:
BRAVO
6A
clue:
Tended
to,
as
a
squeaky
wheel
Answer:
OILED
7A
clue:
Drop
a
few
bucks
Answer:
SPEND
8A
clue:
Last
word
before
the
starting
pistol
goes
off
Answer:
SET
Mini down clues and answers
1D
clue:
Parking
pro
Answer:
VALET
2D
clue:
Divisible
by
two
Answer:
EVEN
3D
clue:
Mary
___
Lincoln,
first
lady
of
the
1860s
Answer:
TODD
4D
clue:
Mr.
Burns's
relationship
to
Homer
Simpson
Answer:
BOSS
5D
clue:
Ready
for
picking
Answer:
RIPE
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