Introduction
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s usually not terribly tough, but today’s was kind of tricky.
The Mini Crossword is a nice break from the tougher puzzles, and it takes only a fraction of the time of the regular New York Times Crossword puzzle.
Across Clues
1A clue: With 5-Across, words whispered in a game of telephone. Answer: PASS
5A clue: See 1-Across. Answer: ITON
6A clue: Modern way of creating images and text, for short. Answer: GENAI
8A clue: Some fuzzy brown boots. Answer: UGGS
9A clue: Whisper appropriately spelled (in order!) by the circled letters of 1-/5-Across. Answer: PSST
Down Clues
1D clue: Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web, e.g. Answer: PIG
2D clue: Devoured completely. Answer: ATEUP
3D clue: Spotify playlist makeup. Answer: SONGS
4D clue: Unexpected problems. Answer: SNAGS
7D clue: Suffix with novel or capital. Answer: IST
