Today’s New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle has been solved. For those seeking quick answers or struggling with clues, here’s a breakdown of the solutions, presented in an accessible format. The puzzle, a popular daily challenge, tests vocabulary and general knowledge in a condensed 5×5 grid.
Across Clues & Answers
The horizontal clues and their corresponding answers are as follows:
- 1A: Only U.S. president born in the month of September – TAFT (William Howard Taft was born on September 15, 1857).
- 5A: “I’ll ___ it” (“Fine, I guess”) – ALLOW (A common expression of reluctant agreement).
- 7A: Material for a reusable diaper – CLOTH (A sustainable alternative to disposable options).
- 8A: Land of Seoul and Pyongyang – KOREA (The Korean peninsula is divided into two nations).
- 9A: One might be “Forever” – STAMP (A postal stamp, often collectible, can have a “Forever” denomination).
Down Clues & Answers
The vertical clues and their corresponding solutions are:
- 1D: Metal pins on a bulletin board – TACKS (A standard office supply for affixing notes).
- 2D: Separate into portions – ALLOT (To divide and distribute resources or tasks).
- 3D: Fauna’s counterpart – FLORA (Fauna refers to animal life, while flora is plant life).
- 4D: ___ pole (symbolic carving) – TOTEM (Often associated with Indigenous cultures, representing ancestral spirits).
- 6D: Sound from a fly swatter – WHAP (An onomatopoeic representation of the impact).
These solutions provide a fast reference for players who prefer to confirm answers or learn from mistakes. The Mini Crossword continues to be a brisk mental exercise for daily solvers.
