Introduction
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s the longest one of the week, and some of the clues are a bit tricky. For 7-Down, you’d better know your British slang. Read on if you need help solving the puzzle today.
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.
CNET publishes daily answers and hints for Wordle, The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.
Across Clues
1A clue: Poker game entry feeAnswer: BUYIN
6A clue: Multi-story templeAnswer: PAGODA
7A clue: Bird that can survive temperatures of -60 C°Answer: PENGUIN
8A clue: Really awesomeAnswer: RAD
9A clue: ___ Burgundy, hotshot anchorman in “Anchorman”Answer: RON
10A clue: Science class that really gets under your skin?Answer: ANATOMY
12A clue: Loose-fitting garments of ancient GreeceAnswer: TUNICS
13A clue: Orderly pileAnswer: STACK
Down Clues
1D clue: Piece of cloth tied around the headAnswer: BANDANA
2D clue: Brand with fleece-lined bootsAnswer: UGG
3D clue: “Nice job, dude!”Answer: YOUROCK
4D clue: “Good egg” and “bad apple”Answer: IDIOMS
5D clue: Caretaker for small kidsAnswer: NANNY
6D clue: Tiny bit of packing materialAnswer: PEANUT
7D clue: Utter fools, to a BritAnswer: PRATS
11D clue: ___-tac-toeAnswer: TIC
