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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 just one of many games in the Times' games collection. 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: Folded layer of a McGriddle
Answer: EGG

4A clue: Host of the 2024 Summer Olympics
Answer: PARIS

6A clue: Plant that's a source for tequila or mescal
Answer: AGAVE

7A clue: This clue number
Answer: SEVEN

8A clue: Romantic getaway?
Answer: TRYST

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Rarin' to go
Answer: EAGER

2D clue: Turkey Day topping
Answer: GRAVY

3D clue: "What ___?" ("Can you explain this mess?")
Answer: GIVES

4D clue: Destination for a time machine
Answer: PAST

5D clue: "The document should be in your inbox now"
Answer: SENT

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.