Want to skip the struggle? Fine.
Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini. Also check here for Wordle, Strands, and Connections hints. Or Sports Edition. We cover that too.
Today’s grid is dense. No blank spaces. It feels stuffed. Like a closet you haven’t opened since January.
If you need general help with your solving form, check the tips page. Otherwise? Just keep scrolling.
Let’s crack this open.
Across
1A. Where you’ll find two hands on one arm?
Answer: WATCH
6A. The state hosting Shoshone Falls?
Answer: IDAHO
7A. A linking point?
Answer: NEXUS
8A. Vote into office?
Answer: ELECT
9A. Seats for the office grind?
Answer: DESKS
Down
1D. ___ and dined?
Answer: WINED
2D. She sang “Hello.” Then “Skyfall.” Who?
Answer: ADELE
3D. Some parts of your paycheck disappear here?
Answer: TAXES
4D. Apt name for a pet ground hog?
Answer: CHUCK
“Chuck.”
Because of course.
Did you see that one coming?
You get used to the small grids eventually. You stop thinking about it. Your brain just fills in the shapes.
Habit is just trust in yourself.
The Mini doesn’t care about your complex thoughts. It just wants four or five letters.
Done already? Good.
