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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.
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: Besties
Answer: PALS
5A clue: Payment option that might prompt a PIN
Answer: DEBIT
6A clue: Hacienda brick material
Answer: ADOBE
7A clue: Daughter of los abuelos, sister of los tios
Answer: MADRE
8A clue: "Look before you ___"
Answer: LEAP
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: What it's harder to do on an exercise bike when you increase the resistance
Answer: PEDAL
2D clue: "Humble" home
Answer: ADOBE
3D clue: Astrological sign of October
Answer: LIBRA
4D clue: Precipitous
Answer: STEEP
5D clue: Beaver's big project
Answer: DAM
How to play more Mini Crosswords
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