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.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Unwanted emails.
Answer: SPAM

5A clue: Glam rock?
Answer: GEODE

6A clue: Symbol on an "I'm With Stupid" shirt.
Answer: ARROW

7A clue: What a fitness tracker counts.
Answer: STEPS

8A clue: Future's opposite.
Answer: PAST

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Big name in mattresses.
Answer: SERTA

2D clue: Distinctive features of a sponge.
Answer: PORES

3D clue: Take into one's family.
Answer: ADOPT

4D clue: Cries from a kitten.
Answer: MEWS

5D clue: [I'm shocked ... shocked!]
Answer: GASP

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.