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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.
NYT Mini Crossword completed puzzle for Sept. 14, 2024.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Shortens, as a skirt
Answer: HEMS
5A clue: What each word in “My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles” is a stand-in for
Answer: PLANET
7A clue: Puzzling question
Answer: RIDDLE
8A clue: Nonhuman “child”
Answer: PET
9A clue: You reap what you ___”
Answer: SOW
19A clue: Agrees to receive promotional emails, say
Answer: OPTS IN
12A clue: Feats for gymnasts or bowlers
Answer: SPLITS
13A clue: What some teachers claim to have in the backs of their heads
Answer: EYES
Mini down clues and answers
1A clue: “I’ve ___ it up to here with you!”
Answer: HAD
2A clue: Calls off the relationship
Answer: ENDS IT
3A clue: Cantaloupes and the like
Answer: MELONS
4A clue: Hearty soup
Answer: STEW
5A clue: Like polo shirts and varsity jackets
Answer: PREPPY
6A clue: Minuscule
Answer: LITTLE
8A clue: Cat or cow, in yoga
Answer: POSE
11A clue: Feminine family nickname
Answer: SIS
How to play more Mini Crosswords
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