Greetings crossword enthusiasts! If you missed Sunday’s NYT Mini puzzle, fear not! The answers are here for your perusal. Today’s challenge brought to you by the imaginative mind of Paul Tassi is a delightful mix of clues that will surely keep you on your toes.
The NYT Mini crossword, a bite-sized version of the classic newspaper puzzle, offers a quick and entertaining diversion from your day. With just a handful of clues on a compact grid, it’s the perfect way to exercise your brain without taking up too much time. And best of all, it’s free to play on the New York Times website or the NYT Games app!
For those looking to challenge themselves further, past puzzles can be accessed with an NYT Games subscription. But don’t worry, the daily Mini crossword is designed to be a quick and fun distraction that shouldn’t leave you scratching your head for too long. Personally, I aim to conquer each weekday grid in under a minute, though every now and then a tricky clue throws me off course.
So, without further ado, let’s dive straight into the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword:
– Gift of ___ (ability to speak eloquently): GAB
– With 7-Across, total goofball: SILLY
– Take as in one’s own: ADOPT
– See 4-Across: GOOSE
– Street haunted by Freddy Krueger: ELM
(And more clues and answers below)
Today’s puzzle was a breeze for me, clocking in at just under two minutes. Some clues like NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET were a piece of cake, while others like SILLY GOOSE gave me a run for my money. And don’t even get me started on the rhyming brilliance of DOOM and GLOOM – a timely nod to the recent Marvel news.
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Happy puzzling, crossword enthusiasts!
