Introduction
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Hope you know your 2010s songs, and your Gen Z 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.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Hairs that are signs of agingAnswer: GRAYS
6A clue: Lover boy in the House of MontagueAnswer: ROMEO
7A clue: U.F.O. pilotAnswer: ALIEN
8A clue: Full of sharp flavorAnswer: ZESTY
9A clue: “___ and Oh’s” (2010s pop hit)Answer: EXES
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Munch on grassAnswer: GRAZE
2D clue: Fancy watch brandAnswer: ROLEX
3D clue: “Something’s ___” (“This doesn’t seem right”)Answer: AMISS
4D clue: Throw hard, in Gen Z slangAnswer: YEET
5D clue: PlayStation makerAnswer: SONY
