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The Louvre Pyramid, designed by architect I. M. Pei, is a modern glass structure that serves as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum in Paris. It is constructed from 673 glass panes, making GLASS the primary material and the correct answer to this clue.
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The clue "All that and a bag of chips, perhaps?" uses a playful phrase suggesting a complete, satisfying meal. "Lunch" fits perfectly as it often includes a main dish ("all that") and a side like chips, making it both literal and punny.
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The clue "Furious" is a straightforward synonym clue. "Furious" and "ANGRY" are interchangeable in many contexts, both meaning extremely upset or mad. This direct relationship makes "ANGRY" the clear solution for this clue.
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The answer is MALI because Timbuktu is a historic city located in Mali, a country in West Africa. Famous for its ancient manuscripts and role as a trade and cultural center, Timbuktu has been part of Mali's territory for centuries, making MALI the correct answer.
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The clue "Kitchen work before cooking" refers to the tasks done to prepare ingredients, such as chopping, peeling, or measuring, before starting to actually cook. "PREP" is short for "preparation," which perfectly fits as the work done in advance in the kitchen.
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The answer "GLAMP" combines "glamorous" and "camping," referring to luxury camping. This fits the clue perfectly, as "enjoy an outdoor vacation with extra amenities" describes glamping's mix of outdoor adventure with comforts like beds, electricity, and upscale facilities. The playful style matches the clue’s casual tone.
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The solution "LUNAR" is correct because it directly relates to the Moon. "Lunar" refers to anything associated with the Moon, derived from the Latin word "luna," meaning Moon. The clue's straightforward phrasing makes "LUNAR" the fitting answer.
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The given clue references geometric terminology. ANGLES can be classified as "acute" if they are less than 90 degrees, and "obtuse" if they are greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. Thus, the answer "ANGLE" fits the clue perfectly.
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The answer "SCRIP" is a shortened form of "prescription," which is a medication order written by a doctor. The clue specifies "for short," indicating an abbreviation. "SCRIP" is a common shorthand used in medical and pharmacy contexts for this purpose.
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The answer "SHY" fits because many children often feel nervous, timid, or reserved when encountering unfamiliar adults, such as their parents' friends. The clue directly describes this common behavior succinctly, making "SHY" the ideal and accurate solution.
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Today’s NYT Mini Highlights
Sam Ezersky really brought his signature “gridkid” flair to today’s Wednesday Mini. It felt playful, slightly sneaky, but ultimately fair. The puzzle felt smooth overall, though a couple of clues definitely made me stop and think for a moment. “All that and a bag of chips, perhaps?” leading to LUNCH was a standout, what a clue for such a simple word.
I started well, getting GLASS and ANGRY across right away, and then filling in LUNAR, ANGLE, and SHY down. That gave me a solid framework, but the last few answers took a bit more effort. GLAMP, clued as “Enjoy an outdoor vacation with extra amenities,” was the final holdout.
I also liked seeing less common entries like GLAMP and SCRIP mixed in with more familiar words; it added some freshness.
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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.
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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.
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- 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.
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