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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.
NYT Mini Crossword completed puzzle for Sept. 15, 2024.
Screenshot by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper/CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Green herb on a margherita pizza
Answer: BASIL
6A clue: Like somebody once everybody else has 8-Across
Answer: ALONE
7A clue: Some Mad Libs words
Answer: NOUNS
8A clue: Sight rhyme (but not a real rhyme) of 6-Across
Answer: GONE
9A clue: Longest-serving U.S. president, familiarly
Answer: FDR
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Loud sound
Answer: BANG
2D clue: Cool and distant
Answer: ALOOF
3D clue: Based on good reasoning, like an argument
Answer: SOUND
4D clue: Word before tube or turmoil
Answer: INNER
5D clue: Famed guitarist Paul
Answer: LES
How to play more Mini Crosswords
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