Puzzle Overview
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? You’ll need to know a little bit about music, movies and more. Read on for 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 and Answers
1A clue: Sound of fall leaves underfootAnswer: CRUNCH
7A clue: Santa’s laughAnswer: HOHOHO
8A clue: Hit film franchise with blue-skinned aliens known as Na’viAnswer: AVATAR
9A clue: Brain nerve cellAnswer: NEURON
10A clue: “Say ___!” (“Alright, I get it”)Answer: LESS
Down Clues and Answers
1D clue: Action star JackieAnswer: CHAN
2D clue: Wander this way and thatAnswer: ROVE
3D clue: Big name in moving vansAnswer: UHAUL
4D clue: ___-Dame CathedralAnswer: NOTRE
5D clue: Complete pandemoniumAnswer: CHAOS
6D clue: “Hook ’em ___” (battle cry of the University of Texas)Answer: HORNS
