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.
Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword
Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
Completed NYT Mini Crossword for Sept. 3, 2024.
Screenshot by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper/CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Concert tees, pins, posters, etc.
Answer: MERCH
6A clue: Quick on one's feet.
Answer: AGILE
7A clue: Kind of orange with a "belly button."
Answer: NAVEL
8A clue: As good as it gets.
Answer: IDEAL
9A clue: Study of the stars and planets, for short.
Answer: ASTRO
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Suffix for a huge fad.
Answer: MANIA
2D clue: Old-style "Yikes!"
Answer: EGADS
3D clue: Patented metal fastener on Levi's jeans.
Answer: RIVET
4D clue: Word shouted during a defibrillator scene in a hospital drama.
Answer: CLEAR
5D clue: Name tag heading.
Answer: HELLO
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.