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.
NYT Mini Crossword completed for Sept. 9, 2024.
Screenshot by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper/CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Alternatives to Macs
Answer: PCS
4A clue: Mountains on the Swiss Miss logo
Answer: ALPS
6A clue: They hit the books
Answer: NERDS
8A clue: They bit the hooks
Answer: FISH
9A clue: "Don't be that ___!"
Answer: GUY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Pot's flatter counterpart
Answer: PAN
2D clue: Symbol on a music staff
Answer: CLEF
3D clue: Thyme piece
Answer: SPRIG
5D clue: Sch. two hours south of U.C.L.A.
Answer: SDSU
7D clue: Unlikely to approach a stranger at a party
Answer: SHY
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.