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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.
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. 12, 2024.
Screenshot by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper/CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Hair with mascara on it.
Answer: LASH
5A clue: Emotion in “Inside Out 2” who opens up a “sar-chasm” in Riley’s mind.
Answer: ENNUI
7A clue: One finding work for an actor or author.
Answer: AGENT
8A clue: Looks behind couches and curtains, say.
Answer: SEEKS
9A clue: Makes a mistake.
Answer: ERRS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Renter’s agreement.
Answer: LEASE
2D clue: Emotion in “Inside Out” who blows flames out of his head.
Answer: ANGER
3D clue: Mocking smile.
Answer: SNEER
4D clue: Beefcakes.
Answer: HUNKS
6D clue: “___ all I ask …”
Answer: ITS
How to play more Mini Crosswords
The New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free for all to play. You can play the current day’s Mini Crossword for free, but you’ll need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.
