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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: Setting for the Emmy-winning series "Shogun"
Answer: JAPAN

6A clue: Part of a dictionary entry
Answer: USAGE

7A clue: "Got it!" on a walkie-talkie
Answer: ROGER

8A clue: How staticky hair stands
Answer: ONEND

9A clue: Takes a break
Answer: RESTS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: One of 12 in a courtroom
Answer: JUROR

2D clue: In unison
Answer: ASONE

3D clue: Things dog-eared in a beloved book
Answer: PAGES

4D clue: F.B.I. worker
Answer: AGENT

5D clue: Colorful candy with a Gummy Clusters variety
Answer: NERDS

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.