Today’s New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle has been solved. For those seeking a quick mental challenge, here are the answers, broken down by clues. These puzzles are designed to be completed in under 10 minutes and serve as a daily brain teaser for word puzzle enthusiasts.
Across Clues & Answers
- 1A: Tequila cocktail that often comes in a salt-rimmed glass, casually – MARG (short for margarita)
- 5A: Signature export of Cuba – CIGAR (Cuban cigars are world-renowned)
- 6A: Bowl over – AMAZE (to overwhelm with surprise)
- 7A: Flood regulator – LEVEE (an embankment to prevent flooding)
- 8A: Classroom station – DESK (a fundamental piece of school furniture)
Down Clues & Answers
- 1D: Acted without saying anything – MIMED (to imitate silently)
- 2D: Desert plant used in tequila production – AGAVE (the base ingredient of tequila)
- 3D: Demolishes – RAZES (to completely destroy)
- 4D: Language from which we get “cosmos” and “democracy” – GREEK (ancient Greek contributed to modern languages)
The Mini Crossword is a popular daily puzzle offered by The New York Times, often completed as a warm-up for more complex word games like Wordle, Strands, and Connections. Solving these puzzles daily can improve vocabulary and cognitive function.
For solutions to other NYT games, check out CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.
