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The clue "Sing like 'Boopity-bop-dee-doo-dee-doo-bee'" refers to the improvisational, nonsensical vocal style used in jazz music called scat singing. It involves making up syllables and vocal sounds instead of singing actual words, perfectly matching the gibberish phrasing of "Boopity-bop-dee..." Hence, the answer is SCAT.
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The clue "Hawk's claw" is straightforward and literal. A talon is the sharp, curved claw of a bird of prey, such as a hawk. This matches the clue exactly, as it specifically refers to the claw found on such birds. Hence, the answer is TALON.
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The "U" in U.K. stands for "United," as in the United Kingdom. The country’s full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the clue directly references the first word in this official name.
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The clue "Hey, that's cheating!" is in quotation marks, signaling a spoken reaction. "NO FAIR" is a common exclamation expressing frustration or objection to perceived unfairness, such as cheating. It aligns perfectly with the sentiment conveyed in the clue's phrasing.
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The answer is NELLY because he is a renowned rapper known for his hit songs "Hot in Herre" and "Air Force Ones." Both tracks were huge successes in the early 2000s, cementing Nelly's place as a prominent figure in hip-hop.
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The clue "Surprise greatly" directly matches the definition of the word STUN. To "stun" someone means to shock, astound, or leave them speechless, which aligns perfectly with being greatly surprised. The brevity and strength of the word STUN make it fitting for this clue.
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The term "CANON" refers to the official or accepted collection of works or storylines within a certain universe (e.g., books, movies, or series). It aligns with the clue "Officially accepted storylines," as it represents the recognized, legitimate narratives within a fictional or historical context.
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The clue "Get ___!" ("Stop being so boring!") is a colloquial phrase expressing a demand to liven up or add excitement. The phrase "Get a life!" is commonly used to tell someone to engage in more interesting, lively, or meaningful activities, making ALIFE the fitting answer.
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The clue "Sum amount" directly points to the result of adding numbers together, which is the definition of "TOTAL." "Sum" refers to the act of adding, and "amount" refers to the total result of that process. Hence, TOTAL is the correct answer.
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The clue "Astronaut Armstrong" directly refers to Neil Armstrong, the famous astronaut who was the first person to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. His first name, "Neil," is the correct answer. This is a straightforward general knowledge clue.
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The clue "Free of moisture" refers to a state where there is no water or dampness present. The word "DRY" directly describes such a condition, making it the perfect match for the clue. It’s a straightforward definition-based clue without wordplay or additional hints.
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Today’s NYT Mini Highlights
Joel Fagliano is really shaking things up! For the second time this week, we get a 6x5 Mini—something that had never happened before. Last time, he teamed up with Sam Ezersky, and now he’s back solo, keeping the experimentation going. But the real star here? The TUNNEL reveal! Once solved, part of 1-Down and 10-Across form the word TUNNEL, and a tiny red car drives through it—such a fun touch! Between the unusual grid size and this playful animation, it feels like the Mini is entering a new, more creative era. Anyone else loving these surprises? 🚗💨
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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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