In case you missed Monday’s NYT Mini, you can find the answers here:
The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper’s larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.
Unlike its larger sibling, the NYT Mini crossword is free to play on the New York Times website or NYT Games app. However, you’ll need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives.
The NYT Mini is a fun daily distraction that usually takes no time at all. I try to beat the standard weekday grid in less than a minute. But sometimes I can’t quite figure out one or two clues and need to reveal the answer.
To help you avoid doing that, here are the NYT Mini Crossword answers (spoilers lie ahead, of course):
NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers
ACROSS
1) Christmas ___ – EVE
4) Hanker for, as Christmas cookies – CRAVE
6) Instrument heard in many a Christmas hymn – ORGAN
7) Rounded heap – MOUND
8) Vintner’s device – PRESS
DOWN
1) Proofreader’s catch – ERROR
2) Like a Christmas wish list that just says “toys” – VAGUE
3) Chris of “Knives Out” – EVANS
4) Provide free of charge – COMP
5) Comes to a close – ENDS
Well, in the Chris clue it was either going to be Evans, Pine or Hemsworth, and only one fit that spot. They also tried to jam in a bunch of Christmas-related items in here including what day it is. I imagine the entire puzzle was based around that starter word. I am not sure if they are going to have one of these for Christmas Day, but I suppose you do need something to do on your phone after you open presents.
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