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.
Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword
Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
NYT Mini Crossword completed puzzle for Sept. 7, 2024.
Screenshot by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper/CNETMini across clues and answers
1A
clue:
Gross
thing
to
find
stuck
under
a
desk
Answer:
GUM
4A
clue:
New
___
(browser
button)
Answer:
TAB
7A
clue:
Common
lunch
hour
Answer:
ONE
8A
clue:
Ex-QB
Manning
Answer:
ELI
9A
clue:
The
dad
in
the
"That's
my
dad!"
moment
from
the
2024
Democratic
National
Convention
Answer: TIMWALZ
11A
clue:
Nail
polish
layers
Answer:
COATS
12A
clue:
Many
top
10
Billboard
songs
Answer:
POPHITS
14A
clue:
401(k)
alternative,
in
brief
Answer:
IRA
15A
clue:
One
may
read
"You
Are
Here"
Answer:
MAP
16A
clue:
Conclude
Answer:
END
17A
clue:
What
each
of
Taylor
Swift's
albums
represents,
to
Swifties
Answer: ERA
Mini down clues and answers
1D
clue:
Acquired
Answer:
GOT
2D
clue:
Mythical
creature
that's
a
national
symbol
of
Scotland
Answer:
UNICORN
3D
clue:
Accessory
for
notes
and
doodles
Answer:
MEMOPAD
4D
clue:
Afternoon
break
for
a
cuppa
Answer:
TEATIME
5D
clue:
Top-flight
athlete
Answer:
ALLSTAR
6D
clue:
Slang
for
the
entertainment
industry,
with
"the"
Answer:
BIZ
10D
clue:
Baby's
cry
Answer:
WAH
12D
clue:
Circular
kind
of
chart
Answer:
PIE
13D
clue:
"Me
day"
destination
Answer:
SPA
How to play more Mini Crosswords
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