The Mini Crossword offers a quick mental break, typically requiring less time than the more extensive New York Times Crossword puzzle.
Today's Puzzle
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s the longest one of the week, so it might take you a little longer than usual. Read on for all the answers.
Across Solutions
1A clue: Alphabet song lyric before “Now I know my ABCs”Answer: WXYANDZ
8A clue: Sea creature whose name sounds like “Ah, baloney!”Answer: ABALONE
9A clue: Skin markings after a sunny day on the linksAnswer: GOLFTAN
10A clue: Gen ___ (member of the “MTV generation”)Answer: XER
11A clue: Medieval weaponAnswer: POLEAXE
15A clue: Fasting intermittently, sayAnswer: ONADIET
16A clue: Phrases differentlyAnswer: REWORDS
Down Solutions
1D clue: Shake, like a dog’s tailAnswer: WAG
2D clue: Gaming console with a number in its nameAnswer: XBOXONE
3D clue: Prestigious J.D. program in New Haven, Conn.Answer: YALELAW
4D clue: Creamy pasta sauceAnswer: ALFREDO
5D clue: “Believe it or ___ …”Answer: NOT
6D clue: Double-helix moleculeAnswer: DNA
7D clue: Buddhism branch associated with gardensAnswer: ZEN
11D clue: “___ favor” (basic Spanish phrase)Answer: POR
12D clue: What snowboarders try to catchAnswer: AIR
13D clue: Crossed (out)Answer: XED
14D clue: Creatures on U.F.O.s, for shortAnswer: ETS
