The Mini is a bite-sized model of The New York Instances‘ revered day by day crossword. Whereas the crossword is a lengthier expertise that requires each information and endurance to finish, The Mini is a completely totally different vibe.
With solely a handful of clues to reply, the day by day puzzle doubles as a speed-running check for a lot of who play it.
So, when a tough clue disrupts a participant’s circulate, it may be irritating! If you end up stumped taking part in The Mini — very like with Wordle and Connections — we’ve you coated.
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Listed here are the clues and solutions to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, January 4, 2025:
Throughout
Child polar bear
Arctic ___, big-eared critters in white winter coats
Materials for Frosty’s pipe
“I’m fr-fr-freezing!”
Poem of excessive reward
Frosty, e.g.
Pigs’ digs
Somebody who would possibly give bro hugs?
Down
Noses for a lot of a 10-Throughout (however not Frosty’s!)
Caterer’s espresso dispenser
Turns into
Do not confuse them with antlers
CRUSH, SPRITE, SQUIRT and STARRY, in a Connections class
Community that is aired the Grammy Awards since 1973
___ & Jerry’s
GameCub successor
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Are you additionally taking part in NYT Strands? See hints and solutions for immediately’s Strands.
Not the day you are after? Here is the answer to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.
Matters
Gaming
Mini Crossword
