New York Times Mini Crossword Answers
This is the complete archive of New York Times Mini Crossword answers. The Mini is the NYT’s quick daily puzzle — a 5×5 grid you can solve in under a minute. On this page we publish the full answers and solved grid for every Mini, updated the moment each new puzzle is released.
Choose a recent date below to see the complete Across and Down answers, or search any clue from the top of the site to reveal its answer instantly.
Play the official New York Times Mini
NYTSolver is an independent answer guide and is not affiliated with The New York Times. The Mini is free to play on the official NYT site and app — try it before peeking at the answers.
Latest New York Times Mini answers
The eight most recent Mini puzzles we have solved. Click a date for the full answers and the completed grid.
About the New York Times Mini Crossword
Created by Joel Fagliano, the Mini launched in 2014 and quickly became one of the NYT’s most popular games. It is a compact 5×5 grid with a handful of Across and Down clues — a fast, friendly daily habit and a great way to build solving confidence. It is free to play, which makes the Mini the perfect on-ramp to the full crossword.
How to use this page
- Open the latest date above for that day’s complete Mini answers.
- On a Mini page, tap Reveal grid to see the solved 5×5 board, or click a clue to reveal just its answer.
- Search any clue from the top of the site to find its answer fast.
- Each clue page shows every Crossword, Midi and Mini date that clue has appeared.
Tips for the Mini
- 1-Across and 1-Down share a corner — nailing one usually cracks the other.
- The Mini loves current pop culture, brands and slang, so think modern.
- If one clue stumps you, fill the crossings and the answer often appears on its own.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the NYT Mini free?
Yes — the Mini is free to play on NYTimes.com and in the NYT Games app, and looking up answers here is free too.
Where can I find today’s Mini answers?
Click the most recent date in the “Latest” list above; we publish each Mini’s answers as soon as it goes live.
How big is the Mini grid?
The standard Mini is a 5×5 grid, occasionally a little larger on weekends.
Sofia has solved the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini every morning for over a decade. She personally verifies every answer on NYTSolver against the official NYT puzzle before publishing.