Today’s New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle proved slightly more challenging than usual. Here are the solutions, along with the clues:
Across Clues and Answers
- 1A: Snappy put-down – Answer: ZING
- 5A: Power a 6-Across, perhaps – Answer: PEDAL
- 6A: Vehicle subject to a 15 m.p.h. speed limit in New York City, as of 2025 – Answer: EBIKE
- 7A: Eco-friendly – Answer: GREEN
- 8A: Tallies (up) – Answer: ADDS
Down Clues and Answers
- 1D: Animal found on the last page of an alphabet book – Answer: ZEBRA
- 2D: “That was so hilarious,” hyperbolically – Answer: IDIED
- 3D: Without clothing – Answer: NAKED
- 4D: Secluded valleys – Answer: GLENS
- 5D: Square ___ in a round hole – Answer: PEG
The inclusion of a New York City-specific clue (6-Across) suggests that the puzzle’s creators occasionally tailor content to current events or local regulations. For those seeking additional daily puzzles from The New York Times, solutions for Wordle, Connections, and Strands can be found on CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.
These compact crosswords provide a quick mental exercise for puzzle enthusiasts.
