NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers: A Fun Crossword Adventure
Across Clues:
1 Across:
- Fits the adjective "map" which is often used to refer to a landscape.
4 Across:
- The clue mirrors an entertainment-seeking guy who references "I JUST," a egocentric person who prides himself on making a score.
7 Across:
- Similar to a person who won the TED ox contest, so the clue is "LAMAR."
8 Across:
- Refers to a male duck, whose common adjective oxed.
Down Clues:
1 Down:
- A choice that flows like "mild," referring to soft, controlled actions.
2 Down:
- A noun that fits descriptions like making a score or a door for protecting food, so "AJAR."
3 Down:
- Relates to being athletic, with a split or plural of an athletic wear brand, so "PUMAS."
5 Down:
- Refers to a kind of good, like ace, so "STONEWI" fits in a sentence that suggests being these kinds of goods.
6 Down:
- A dino with short arms points to "TR Vince Pisces," a T. REX with sides. Alternatively, reached through reasoning, it may be considered "RNED," though I’m unsure.
deciphering the Clues:
The NYT Mini crossword was a enjoyable mix of classic words and a touch of wordplay.
- The Across clues played along with four famous names and options: LAMAR, IJUST, CHIaki, and CHIRAL.
- The Down clues ruled with "mild," "Ajar," "Pumas," "Stonewi," and "RNED." There were some surprises, like "RNED" being more associated with a kind of female cat Species.
The crossword hints were a fun challenge, and the answers were easy once reached with reasoning. enjoy the trip!
