New York Times Mini Crossword Solutions for Sunday, August 10th
The New York Times Mini Crossword is a condensed version of the classic NYT crossword puzzle, designed for easy, engaging play. Typically played on a 5x5 grid, the Mini Crossword offers a quick mental challenge that can be completed in just a few minutes[1][2].
History and Format
Launched in 2015 to provide a bite-sized puzzle experience appealing to players with limited time[1], the Mini Crossword is updated daily with fresh puzzles usually releasing by 10 p.m. Eastern Time[3]. It features a mix of across and down clues with widely varying themes, drawing from diverse topics such as pop culture, history, science, and language[1][2][3].
Accessing Past Puzzles
The Mini Crossword is freely accessible on the New York Times website or through their games app. Past puzzles and their answers can be found on various puzzle-hint and news websites[1][2][3][4][5]. For subscribers, the NYT itself may offer access to an archive[1].
Clues and Answers for August 9
Here are some clues and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword on August 9:
- 1 across: Try to tag - CHASE
- 2 down: Pay homage to - HONOR
- 3 down: Driver, Cooper or Butler - ACTOR
- 4 down: Poisonous part of a poison dart frog - SKIN
- 5 down: Needle opening - EYE
- 6 across: Fictional sports icon with a statue by the Philadelphia Museum of Art - ROCKY
- 7 across: Loosen, as laces - UNTIE
- 8 across: Trigger for a werewolf's transformation - MOON
- 9 across: It's freezing! - BRR
- 1 down: Table tidbit - CRUMB
Additional Features
The NYT Mini Crossword also includes categories that need to be guessed and clues that need to be unscrambled. While specific details about playing the Mini Crossword on LinkedIn are not provided, it is free to play on the New York Times website or NYT Games app[1].
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/games/minicrossword [2] https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/mar/25/new-york-times-mini-crossword-puzzle-review [3] https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/26/arts/television/the-new-york-times-mini-crossword-puzzle-offers-a-quick-mental-challenge.html [4] https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/26/arts/television/the-new-york-times-mini-crossword-puzzle-offers-a-quick-mental-challenge.html [5] https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/26/arts/television/the-new-york-times-mini-crossword-puzzle-offers-a-quick-mental-challenge.html
- The New York Times Mini Crossword clues can often be related to social-media trends or popular movies-and-tv shows, making it an entertaining form of mental exercise.
- After finishing aNYT Mini Crossword puzzle, users might share their successful solutions on social media or look for hints and answers on game-specific forums and news websites.
