Puzzle Overview
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Today’s was nice and easy, but there’s always a way to get tripped up, so we provide all the answers.
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.
Across Clues
1A clue: Go across Answer: SPAN
5A clue: Political staffer Answer: AIDE
6A clue: “Stand clear of the closing ___, please” (iconic N.Y.C. subway announcement) Answer: DOORS
8A clue: Hairstyle secured with pins, maybe Answer: UPDO
9A clue: Greek river of the underworld Answer: STYX
Down Clues
1D clue: Feeling down Answer: SAD
2D clue: Devout Answer: PIOUS
3D clue: Get from the pound Answer: ADOPT
4D clue: Excelling at trivia, say Answer: NERDY
7D clue: “Red” or “White” team Answer: SOX
