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NYT’s The Mini Crossword Answers and Hints
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The answer "VESPA" fits the clue because the Vespa scooter is famously featured in the classic 1953 film Roman Holiday. Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck ride a Vespa through the streets of Rome, making the iconic scooter synonymous with the movie.
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The clue "No, in pig Latin" refers to the playful language transformation of English words in Pig Latin. In Pig Latin, "No" becomes "o-nay," and its common playful equivalent is "ixnay." This fits both the language's rules and the puzzle's context. Hence, the answer is IXNAY.
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The answer is STATE because Delaware is known as "The First State," being the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1787. This title is reflected on Delaware license plates, completing the phrase "The First ___" with STATE.
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ARIES is the Zodiac sign represented by the ram in astrology. It covers people born approximately between March 21 and April 19. The ram symbolizes courage and determination, which are traits associated with Aries. Hence, "Zodiac ram" precisely points to ARIES as the answer.
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The clue "Each and every one" implies completeness or totality. The word "ALL" perfectly matches this definition, as it represents the entirety or every part of something, aligning directly with the meaning of "each and every one."
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The clue "Big name in cards" refers to a well-known entity associated with "cards." VISA is a global financial services company famous for its credit and debit cards, making it a perfect fit. The "big name" points to its prominence in the industry.
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The phrase "When repeated, newsie's cry" refers to the iconic shout of newspaper sellers in the past, who would yell "Extra! Extra!" to announce breaking or important news. The repetition emphasizes urgency, making "EXTRA" the correct answer.
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The clue "It moves slow as shell" uses wordplay. It hints at something slow with a shell. A snail is a creature with a shell known for its very slow movement, making it a perfect fit for the clue.
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The answer is PATEL because Dev Patel, an acclaimed actor, is set to star in the 2024 film "Monkey Man," which he also directed and co-wrote. The clue refers to him directly by his first name, "Dev," making it a straightforward reference to the actor.
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"Affirmative votes" refers to votes in favor or agreement during decision-making or voting processes. The word "AYES" is commonly used to signify affirmative responses in legislative or formal contexts, as in "The ayes have it." Thus, AYES effectively answers this clue.
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Today’s NYT Mini Highlights
Wyna Liu brings her signature creativity to this Monday Mini, blending clever wordplay with accessible clues for a fun, breezy solve. Known for her inventive puzzles in Connections, Wyna injects that same thoughtful twist here—whether it’s a playful take on Pig Latin, a nod to classic film, or a layered newsie’s cry. Each clue feels precisely crafted to maximize engagement while keeping things smooth for a Monday. The puzzle strikes that perfect mini balance—quick yet satisfying, simple yet smart. A delightful start to the week!
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What is NYT The Mini Crossword?
NYT The Mini Crossword is a compact version of the New York Times Crossword puzzle. Usually 5 x 5, with larger grids on Saturdays, it offers mid-week equivalent difficulty clues with no progression over the week. It is accessible to anyone with or without a New York Times account. You can play it on nytimes.com/crosswords, The New York Times Games app (iOS and Android), and the Play tab of the New York Times News app. Games and All Access Subscribers can solve past Mini Crossword puzzles in the archive.
For years, the Mini was free to play daily without a subscription. However, starting August 27, 2025, it became subscriber-only. This change has frustrated many fans, especially as the Mini had grown more ambitious, incorporating themes, wordplay tricks, linked clues, and even echoing entries from the Daily Crossword. In hindsight, these evolutions may have been the Times’ way of positioning the Mini closer to its flagship puzzle.
Here on our page, access is still free, and we also feature the most complete Mini archive and solving resources available anywhere.
We also offer a fresh daily game, Word of Fortune, inspired by Mini-style clues and blending features from other favorites: players must guess a single word from a clue, with the option to spin a wheel for letter hints.
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Puzzles are accessible the evening before the publish date. Weekday and Saturday puzzles: 10 p.m. EST the previous day. Sunday puzzles: 6 p.m. EST on Saturday.
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Fill white squares with letters to form intersecting words or phrases by solving clues in Across and Down columns. Read our guide to NYT Mini Mastery to learn how to read the different types of clues. Successfully completed puzzle triggers music and a congratulatory message.
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Arrow keys: Change direction within the same square, move in the direction of the arrow, jump back to the first blank in the word, or jump to the next clue.
- Spacebar: Clear the current square, advance, or toggle between Across and Down.
- Backspace (Delete on Macs): Remove words or a letter from a word.
- Tab key: Jump to the next clue.
- Shift + Tab keys: Jump to the previous clue.
- Escape: Enter Rebus mode.
- Pen and Pencil Modes. Switch between pen and pencil modes by selecting the respective icon. Letters in pen mode are black; in pencil mode, gray.
Letter Colors
Black: Default pen mode entries.
Gray: Pencil mode entries.
Blue: Confirmed letters with Check.
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Time your solving with the timer displayed above the puzzle. Pause/resume using the respective buttons. The timer restarts if the entire puzzle is cleared. Option to hide the timer in Puzzle settings.
In-game Help
- Reveal: Unveil correct letters for a square, answer, or the entire puzzle.
- Check: Verify correctness.
The answers you get using help are marked with a red triangle in the upper right-hand corner of the box while those confirmed with a check become blue.
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