Introduction
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s not too tough, but it will help if you know your NFL teams and your classic cartoons. 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: Move through the air, as a smellAnswer: WAFT
5A clue: “Aladdin” character with the line “Phenomenal cosmic powers! Itty-bitty living space”Answer: GENIE
6A clue: Baltimore N.F.L. playerAnswer: RAVEN
7A clue: WickedAnswer: EVIL
8A clue: Fuse, as pieces of metalAnswer: WELD
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Use a loomAnswer: WEAVE
2D clue: Metal block falling on Wile E. Coyote’s headAnswer: ANVIL
3D clue: Scientist’s area of studyAnswer: FIELD
4D clue: Number of clues in this puzzleAnswer: TEN
5D clue: SproutedAnswer: GREW
