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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 Sept. 19, 2024.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: With 4- and 5-Across, opposite of fantasy land
Answer: THE
4A clue: See 1-Across
Answer: REAL
5A clue: See 1-Across
Answer: WORLD
6A clue: Bend in the road
Answer: CURVE
7A clue: Be in the driver's seat
Answer: STEER
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: French for "earth"
Answer: TERRE
2D clue: Slice in two
Answer: HALVE
3D clue: ___ statesman
Answer: ELDER
4D clue: Overwhelming victory
Answer: ROUT
5D clue: Rooms with toilets, in European shorthand
Answer: WCS
How to play more Mini Crosswords
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