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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.
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Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 10, 2024.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Nature's band-aids, you might say
Answer: SCABS
6A clue: Singer, dancer and choreographer Abdul
Answer: PAULA
7A clue: Mountains of Peru
Answer: ANDES
8A clue: Melty layer of a Reuben sandwich
Answer: SWISS
9A clue: In need of tidying up
Answer: MESSY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Muscle twitch
Answer: SPASM
2D clue: Plea from a couple of clamoring kids
Answer: CANWE
3D clue: Some luxury cars
Answer: AUDIS
4D clue: Sanctify
Answer: BLESS
5D clue: Having a lot of "attitude"
Answer: SASSY
How to play more Mini Crosswords
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