The NYT Mini Crossword: A Fun and Distractionactic Daily Puzzle
The New York Times’s NYT Mini crossword is a quick and enjoyable puzzle that often takes no time at all to complete. It typically features between three and five clues across and down on a five-by-five grid, with crosswords sometimes being larger on weekends. Unlike the NYT Adult Crossword, the NYT Mini crossword is free to play online or via the NYT Games app. However, to access previous puzzles through the subscription feature, players must subscribe once.
The NYT Mini crossword is a daily distraction that usually takes as little as a minute to complete. While some players find the grid challenging, they usually manage to finish in less than a minute. However, sometimes players may struggle with certain clues, which can be frustrating. Despite these challenges, the crossword remains both fun and mentally stimulating.
To help you avoid getting stuck, here are the clues for today’s crossword:
ACCIVING crosswords: 1) Parts of a fleet, 5) Ship (in the sense of "ship"), 15) Time, 24) Mine.
DOWN clues: 1) A sticker on an envelope, 5) Hit and land, 28) The new pope.
One puzzle that caught my attention is Across clue 7) "Second-most popular girl’s name of the 2020s, after Olivia." The answer to this clue is Emma, which comes from the starting letters of words like "Emma" and " Amelia."
Another tricky clue was Down clue 6) "Name taken by the new pope," which refers to the name Leo. At first, this seemed straightforward, but upon closer inspection, the solution was revealed through a subtle "stuttering" before carefully piecing it together.
If you enjoyed the NYT Mini crossword, revisiting it on websites like Forbes or NYT Games offers another opportunity to challenge yourself daily. Whether you’re a die hard crossword expert or just looking for a fun mental exercise, the NYT Mini crossword is perfect for all skill levels.
To stay updated with the latest crossword content, visit the NYT Games app or subscribe to the NYT newsletter. Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube also host fun articles about the crossword and its history. Happy crosswording!
