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The clue "Go on a run in the freezing cold?" uses wordplay with the phrase "run" and the setting of "freezing cold." Skiing involves gliding down a snowy slope, essentially going on a "run" in freezing conditions.
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The clue "Full of oneself" refers to being excessively self-centered or having an inflated sense of self-importance. The word "VAIN" captures this concept, describing someone who is overly proud of their appearance or abilities, making it the perfect fit for the clue.
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The solution is NILLA because NILLA is a popular brand of wafer cookies made by Nabisco. The brand is well-known for its vanilla flavor, and the name "NILLA" is derived from "vanilla." The clue directly refers to this specific brand.
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The answer is UCONN, short for the University of Connecticut, whose women's basketball team is a dominant force in the sport. They hold an unparalleled record of 12 NCAA national championships, making them a true "powerhouse" in women's college basketball as highlighted in the clue.
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The phrase "On edge" describes a state of nervousness, anxiety, or stress. "TENSE" directly aligns with this meaning, as it also describes a feeling of being anxious, worried, or stretched emotionally—perfectly fitting the clue's intent.
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The term "SALON" refers to a place where beauty treatments, like hairstyling, manicures, and facials, are performed—making it synonymous with "Beauty parlor." It directly aligns with the clue, as both describe spaces dedicated to personal grooming and beautification services.
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The clue "Ceramicist's ovens" directly refers to the type of ovens used in ceramic-making. KILNS are specialized high-temperature ovens used by ceramicists to harden and finish their creations, such as pottery or sculptures, by firing the clay. The answer fits both the definition and the plural form implied by "ovens."
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The clue "Ridiculous" is seeking a synonym. "INANE" means silly, absurd, or lacking sense, which aligns with the meaning of "ridiculous." Both describe something that's nonsensical or foolish, making "INANE" a fitting solution for the clue.
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The answer "VICE" fits the clue "Bad habit" because a vice is commonly defined as a moral failing or a bad habit, such as smoking or procrastination. It's a direct synonym, making it the perfect solution without requiring wordplay or additional hints.
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The clue uses a pun, indicated by the question mark. A "cashew" is literally a type of nut, while "cuckoo" colloquially refers to someone eccentric or 'nuts.' Thus, "nut" works as both a literal and metaphorical answer, making it a clever solution.
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Top Clues from Yesterday’s Mini
Below is a selection of the most intriguing clues from yesterday’s NYT Mini Puzzle. These stood out for their clever wordplay, the things they taught us, or just the fun challenge they brought. Whether you missed them or only want to see why they caught our attention, here are our favorite clues that made solving yesterday’s puzzle fun and rewarding.
- Go on a run in the freezing cold?
- Full of oneself
- Nabisco wafer brand
- Powerhouse in women's college basketball, with a record 12 national championships
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.
Daily Availability
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.
How to Play - Features and Tips
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.
Mini Timer
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 check become blue.
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