Mini Crossword Guide
Mini Crossword Today: Hints and Answers for NYT Mini
Today's NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers. Get help with tricky clues or see the full solution for today's 5x5 puzzle.
Overview
The Mini is the perfect quick puzzle—just 5x5 squares but surprisingly tricky clues. When you're stuck, our hints get you unstuck without spoiling everything.
Key Strategies
- Today's trickiest clues explained
- Full grid solution available
- Clue-by-clue hints
Mini Crossword data
Quick Facts
20k / mo
Search volume
5x5
Grid size
2-5 min
Avg. solve time
Today's tricky clues
Some Mini clues rely on wordplay, puns, or obscure knowledge. We explain the trickiest clues without immediately revealing the answer.
Full grid solution
Need to see everything? Our solved grid shows all answers with crossing letters highlighted to help you understand the solution.
Mini timing tips
Racing the clock? We share strategies for faster Mini solves: start with gimmes, use crossings, and know when to guess.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Mini Crossword reset?
The Mini drops at 10 PM ET on weekdays and Saturdays. Sunday's Mini arrives earlier at 6 PM ET on Saturday.
Are Mini Crossword clues getting harder?
Many players report Minis have increased in difficulty. We track clue styles and can confirm more wordplay and trivia appear now compared to earlier puzzles.
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