The New York Times "Mini Crossword" is a fast but fun test for puzzle enthusiasts. If you're having trouble with a difficult clue or simply need to verify your responses, we've got you covered. The puzzle today has references to films, zodiac constellations, and even Pig Latin.
If you're curious about what scooter appeared in Roman Holiday or who Dev is in Monkey Man, you're at the right website. Below, we dissect all the answers for Monday, Feb. 17.
'NYT Mini Crossword'
The "NYT Mini Crossword" is a smaller version of the newspaper's full-size crossword puzzle. Whereas the regular "NYT Crossword" might require some serious mental horsepower and time to finish, the Mini is intended to be solved in a few minutes.
Here's what you should know:
- The grid is generally 5x5, but it can be bigger, particularly on Saturdays.
- There are three to five clues per direction (Across and Down).
- Unlike the full crossword, the Mini is free to play on the New York Times website or the NYT Games app. However, you'll need a NYT Games subscription to access older puzzles in the archives.
'NYT Mini Crossword Answers' for February 17
Forbes gives us the clues and answers for today's Mini Crossword.
Across Clues & Answers:
- 1 Across: Scooter seen in Roman Holiday – VESPA
- 6 Across: No, in Pig Latin – IXNAY
- 7 Across: "The First ___" (delaware license plate phrase) – STATE
- 8 Across: Zodiac ram – ARIES
- 9 Across: Each and every one – ALL
Down Clues & Answers:
- 1 Down: Big name in cards – VISA
- 2 Down: When repeated, newsie's cry – EXTRA
- 3 Down: It moves slow as shell – SNAIL
- 4 Down: Dev of 2024's Monkey Man – PATEL
- 5 Down: Affirmative votes – AYES
How to Improve Your 'NYT Mini Crossword' Skills
If you're having trouble with the "NYT Mini Crossword," these are a couple of tips to assist you in solving subsequent puzzles more efficiently:
- Find word patterns- Fill in the simplest clues first and utilize those letters to assist with the more difficult ones.
- Consider typical themes- The NYT Mini regularly consists of pop culture, geography, and wordplay-themed clues.
- Use online resources judiciously- If you get stuck, attempt to work out the clue logically before searching for the answer.
If you find "NYT Mini Crossword" easy for you, you can play the harder version which is the typical crossword puzzle you frequently see in tabloids. It's longer, has more clues and answers, but we guarantee it will help you kill many hours in case you are bored or sleepy.
