The New York Times Mini Crossword for February 3rd has been solved. Here are the answers, broken down by clue for quick reference. If you’re also interested in solving other daily puzzles from the NYT —including Wordle, Strands, and Connections—additional hints and solutions can be found via CNET’s puzzle guide.
Across Clues and Answers
- 1A: “That’s incredible!” – WOW
- 4A: Makes a mistake – ERRS
- 6A: “Piece of cake” or “spill the beans” – IDIOM
- 8A: Cool in a throwback kind of way – RETRO
- 9A: See 1-Down – DREAM
Down Clues and Answers
- 1D: With 9-Across, something you might wake up from and go “Huh?!” – WEIRD
- 2D: What’s spoken into a fast-food intercom – ORDER
- 3D: Pen – WRITE
- 5D: OpenAI product that creates video clips based on prompts – SORA
The Mini Crossword remains a popular daily challenge for word puzzle enthusiasts. The inclusion of a new AI-generated video product, Sora, in the clues highlights how quickly technology integrates into everyday language and puzzles.
