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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. 14, 2024.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Ancient sailors used them to navigate
Answer: STARS
6A clue: One traveling at the speed of flight?
Answer: PILOT
7A clue: Basketball stadium, e.g.
Answer: ARENA
8A clue: Dallasite or Houstonian
Answer: TEXAN
9A clue: Grains you'd rather not eat?
Answer: SAND
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Little fight
Answer: SPAT
2D clue: Rubber rings
Answer: TIRES
3D clue: Amazon device voice
Answer: ALEXA
4D clue: Actress Saoirse of "Lady Bird" and "Little Women"
Answer: RONAN
5D clue: Spot for witness testimony
Answer: STAND
How to play more Mini Crosswords
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