Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.


I admit I’d never heard of the doubled-up phrase that fills in 1-Across and 4-Across in today’s Mini Crossword. Thankfully, the other clues were easy enough that it filled itself in. Want the answers? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ games collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

1A clue:  With 4-Across, non-alcoholic drink with a flavor reminiscent of beer
Answer: HOP

4A clue: See 1-Across
Answer: WATER

6A clue: Houston M.L.B. player
Answer: ASTRO

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Possesses a certain unnameable quality
Answer: HASIT

2D clue: Animal that’s the mascot of California State University, Monterey Bay
Answer: OTTER


Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page.