Today’s New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle has been solved. For those seeking quick answers or assistance, here’s a breakdown of the clues and their corresponding solutions. The Mini Crossword, a fast-paced daily challenge, tests vocabulary and deduction skills.
Across Clues and Answers
The across clues and their solutions are as follows:
- 1A: Flying ___ (kind of bat, despite its name) – FOX
- 4A: Furniture retailer known for its sprawling stores – IKEA
- 6A: Drug cops, informally – NARCS
- 8A: Geological time period spanning several ages – EPOCH
- 9A: Like F, in the alphabet – SIXTH
Down Clues and Answers
The down clues and their solutions are as follows:
- 1D: Penalties for parking violations – FINES
- 2D: African mammal whose striped legs resemble a zebra’s – OKAPI
- 3D: Make a copy of – XEROX
- 5D: Bank customer’s holding: Abbr. – ACCT
This puzzle provides a brief mental exercise for wordplay enthusiasts. The inclusion of less common terms, like “OKAPI,” highlights the puzzle’s occasional challenge in identifying less-known answers.
For those interested in other NYT puzzles, including Wordle, Strands, and Connections, additional hints and solutions are available on CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.
