Introduction
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Hope you play another New York Times game, the Spelling Bee, because that’s necessary if you want to solve 7-Across. Read on if you need help solving the puzzle today.
The Mini Crossword is a nice break from the tougher puzzles, and it takes only a fraction of the time of the vaunted, regular New York Times Crossword puzzle.
CNET publishes daily answers and hints for Wordle, The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: One might have a litter … or use itAnswer: CAT
4A clue: Capital on the NileAnswer: CAIRO
6A clue: ExpansiveAnswer: BROAD
7A clue: Spelling Bee rank between “Good” and “Nice”Answer: SOLID
8A clue: Overhead storage on an airplaneAnswer: BIN
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Tree that yields a chocolate substituteAnswer: CAROB
2D clue: Garlicky condimentAnswer: AIOLI
3D clue: Subway vehicleAnswer: TRAIN
4D clue: Network with an eye logoAnswer: CBS
5D clue: Word before job or duckAnswer: ODD
