Looking for today’s NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers? Below you’ll find gentle, spoiler-free hints to help you solve the puzzle, followed by a click-to-reveal section with the confirmed solutions.
Today’s Mini Crossword was created by Joel Fagliano and features a friendly mix of pop culture, conversational phrases, and short fill.
🧠 NYT Mini Crossword Hints (Spoiler-Free)
Across Hints
- 1 Across (3 letters): Early internet service, for short
- 4 Across (5 letters): “___ right!” (agreement)
- 7 Across (5 letters): Phrase meaning “directed at you”
- 8 Across (5 letters): Director Christopher, famous for mind-bending films
- 9 Across (3 letters): Things you might skip online
Down Hints
- 1 Down (4 letters): Make amends
- 2 Down (4 letters): “Yikes!” alternative
- 3 Down (5 letters): Eric Clapton song with a woman’s name
- 5 Down (4 letters): Warty amphibian
- 6 Down (4 letters): Phoenix NBA team, informally
Try solving the grid using the hints above. When you’re ready, tap below to reveal the verified answers.
✅ NYT Mini Crossword Answers (Click to Reveal)
Reveal today’s NYT Mini Crossword answers
Across Answers
- 1 Across: AOL
- 4 Across: THATS
- 7 Across: ONYOU
- 8 Across: NOLAN
- 9 Across: ADS
Down Answers
- 1 Down: ATON
- 2 Down: OHNO
- 3 Down: LAYLA
- 5 Down: TOAD
- 6 Down: SUNS
🧩 Final Thoughts
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword leans on familiar words and cultural references, making it a smooth and satisfying solve for most players. If you didn’t quite get it all on your first try, don’t worry — tomorrow brings a brand-new grid.
You can play the official Mini Crossword daily via the New York Times Games app or website.













