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Yesterday's NYT Mini Crossword Answers and Hints
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The clue "Blowout party" refers to a lively, extravagant celebration. "BASH" is a commonly used informal term for such a big, festive event. The word "blowout" emphasizes its energetic and grand nature, aligning perfectly with the term "BASH." Therefore, BASH is the fitting answer.
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The answer is DELTA because Delta Air Lines operates Sky Club lounges, which are exclusive airport lounges offering premium services to their travelers. This clue directly refers to Delta's well-known perk for customers, aligning with the airline's branding and lounge offerings.
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The answer is ELBOW because it is a body part that can be physically grasped or held with one hand, but its anatomical position makes it impossible to hold with both hands simultaneously. This clue uses wordplay to emphasize this unique characteristic of the elbow.
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The phrase "Get an 'F' on" refers to failing a test or assignment, as an "F" is the standard grade for failure. "Flunk" is a slang term for failing, perfectly matching the context of receiving an "F." The clue directly connects to this meaning.
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The clue "Subdued" and the answer "TAME" are synonymous. "Subdued" refers to something restrained, controlled, or lacking in intensity, which aligns with the meaning of "TAME" — not wild or unruly, and under control. Both words describe a state of being moderated or softened.
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The answer is BELLA because Bella Ramsey is the actor who portrays Ellie, one of the main characters, in HBO's hit series The Last of Us. The clue directly refers to their name, making this a straightforward trivia-based answer.
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The answer is ALBUM because on Facebook, photos are often grouped and organized into "albums." These are digital collections of pictures users can upload and label, making "ALBUM" a perfect fit for the clue "Collection of Facebook photos."
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The Washington Monument, a famous obelisk in Washington, D.C., is predominantly constructed from stone, specifically marble, granite, and sandstone. The clue directly refers to the primary material used in building the monument, making STONE the correct and straightforward answer.
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The clue refers to two specific types of birds: the "red-tailed hawk" and the "red-shouldered hawk," both raptors known for their reddish markings. As the clue describes these well-known species, the answer is HAWK, which encompasses both of these bird types.
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The clue "Masterful" suggests great skill or proficiency. The word "DEFT" perfectly aligns as it means skilled, adept, or showing cleverness and precision in handling tasks, making it a synonym for "masterful."
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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.
- Blowout party
- Body part that can be held with one hand, but not both
- Subdued
- Ramsey of "The Last of Us"
- "Red-tailed" or "red-shouldered" bird
- Masterful
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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