Introduction
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? BYTERMINAL publishes daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword and other puzzles. The Mini Crossword is a nice break from tougher puzzles, and it takes only a fraction of the time of the regular New York Times Crossword puzzle.
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It has some tricky clues, although 8-Across is kind of fun. Read on if you need help solving the puzzle today.
Across Clues
1A clue: Wine barrelAnswer: CASK
5A clue: Leader of the Pussycats, in comics and filmAnswer: JOSIE
6A clue: In a nutshellAnswer: SIMPLY
7A clue: 2026 N.B.A. championsAnswer: KNICKS
8A clue: Denial that sounds like 7-Across in Pig LatinAnswer: IXNAY
Down Clues
1D clue: “Santa Claus Is ___ to Town” (holiday hit)Answer: COMIN
2D clue: Pet adoption org.Answer: ASPCA
3D clue: Like the texture of fine bedsheetsAnswer: SILKY
4D clue: Bad things to leave locked in your houseAnswer: KEYS
5D clue: “We said the same thing at the same time!”Answer: JINX
6D clue: Hit the slopesAnswer: SKI
