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The clue "Energy in one's step" refers to a lively, energetic quality often reflected in how someone walks. PEP is a synonym for energy, vigor, or dynamism, particularly in movement or attitude, perfectly matching the description of having energetic steps.
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The clue “S, for a tee” plays on sizing labels for clothing. While "tee" refers to a T-shirt, "S" represents the "Small" size, which is often abbreviated as 'S'. Thus, "Small" is the correct answer, aligning with the wordplay in the clue.
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The clue reflects the philosophical idea that actions have consequences, often returning to the doer, aligning with the concept of KARMA. In Hinduism and Buddhism, KARMA represents the cycle of cause and effect, perfectly matching the "What goes around comes back around" notion.
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The clue is in quotes, signaling a spoken phrase. "Oh, you wanna go! Let's go!" reflects a confrontational or competitive challenge. "IT'S ON" is a colloquial expression used to confirm readiness for a fight, competition, or challenge, perfectly matching the tone of the clue.
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The clue plays on the idea that both "Alexander the Great" and "Winnie the Pooh" share the word "The" in their names. It's a clever nod to their titles rather than focusing on their identities, making "THE" the common link.
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The clue "Break down grammatically" directly refers to the process of analyzing a sentence's structure, which is what "PARSE" means. To parse is to divide a sentence into its grammatical components (like subject, verb, object) for understanding its syntax. Hence, "PARSE" fits perfectly.
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The answer is ELMO because Elmo is a beloved red Muppet from Sesame Street known for his friendly, high-pitched voice and relatability to young children. His popularity with little kids is reinforced by his segments, like "Elmo's World," designed specifically for their entertainment and learning.
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The word "Blueprint" refers to a detailed design or outline, which is essentially a PLAN. Both share the idea of a structured guide or strategy, which makes PLAN the fitting solution for this straightforward clue.
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The answer "SKIT" fits the clue because a skit is defined as a short, humorous performance or sketch. This directly aligns with the clue "Short comedic sketch," as it describes a quick, funny theatrical or spoken act often used in comedy shows or performances.
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The SAT includes a dedicated 70-minute Mathematics (MATH) section that tests problem-solving and quantitative skills, making MATH the correct answer. The clue directly refers to this section's duration, aligning with the exam's structure.
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Today’s NYT Mini Highlights
Just wrapped up today’s Sunday Mini—overall a smooth solve, though a few clues had that satisfying “aha” touch. It wasn’t especially tricky, but there was some cleverness baked in. I liked SMALL clued as “S, for a tee” it was simple once it clicked, but easy to overlook at first. ITSON also captured that burst of energy in a fun, conversational way.
Interestingly, I found the Downs easier to fill, though that might just be because I already had enough letters by the time I got there. Always hard to tell if that’s real or just solver bias kicking in.
Curious how it felt for others. Did you find Across or Down tougher today?
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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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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.
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- Reveal: Unveil correct letters for a square, answer, or the entire puzzle.
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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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