Today’s New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle has been solved, with answers provided for both across and down clues. This quick daily puzzle is popular for its accessibility, offering a brief mental exercise to puzzle enthusiasts.
Across Clues & Answers
Here are the solutions for the across clues:
- 1A: Lock lips – Answer: KISS
- 5A: Italian author of “Inferno,” “Purgatorio” and “Paradiso” – Answer: DANTE
- 6A: Cerebral ___ (part of the brain) – Answer: CORTEX
- 7A: Leave home with a stuffed pillowcase as luggage, perhaps – Answer: RUNAWAY
- 8A: No more for me, thanks” – Answer: IMGOOD
- 9A: Fancy fabrics – Answer: SILKS
- 10A: Leg joint – Answer: KNEE
Down Clues & Answers
Here are the solutions for the down clues:
- 1D: Bars sung in a bar – Answer: KARAOKE
- 2D: How the animals boarded Noah’s Ark – Answer: INTWOS
- 3D: Stand in good ___ – Answer: STEAD
- 4D: Smokin’ hot – Answer: SEXY
- 5D: Computer attachment – Answer: DONGLE
- 6D: Yotam Ottolenghi called it “the one spice I could never give up” – Answer: CUMIN
The Mini Crossword provides a light, engaging challenge for wordplay lovers, and these answers should help anyone who found themselves stuck on today’s clues. If you enjoy these puzzles, consider also checking out the NYT’s other daily offerings like Wordle, Strands, and Connections.
