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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 just one of many games in the Times' games collection. 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.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: [I'm SHOCKED!]
Answer: GASP
5A clue: Last multiple choice option, often
Answer: OTHER
7A clue: Material for a mason
Answer: STONE
8A clue: Dye used in many South Asian wedding celebrations
Answer: HENNA
9A clue: Animal on an "Xing" sign
Answer: DEER
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: "Isn't that something!"
Answer: GOSH
2D clue: Tagged with an "@," on social media
Answer: ATTED
3D clue: Emitted light
Answer: SHONE
4D clue: Tubular noodles
Answer: PENNE
6D clue: Backside
Answer: REAR
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.