NYT Saturday Mini Crossword Solutions and Clues for May 17th
Rewritten Article:
Friday's Mini Crossword Solutions: NYT's Quick Puzzle Game
Feeling like jumping into a quick brain tickler? Check out the NYT Mini Crossword! This smaller, faster version of the NYT's classic crossword is a fun daily challenge that can be solved in minutes.
Unlike its larger counterpart, the NYT Mini Crossword is completely free to play on the New York Times website or through the NYT Games app. But, if you're after past puzzles, you'll need a subscription to dig into the archives.
Think you've got what it takes? Here's your breakdown of Forbes' NYT Mini Crossword Answers (be aware, spoilers lie ahead!) – remember, quick wits are the name of the game here:
EXTRA WIDE Puzzle Today! 🔥
🔧 Play Now - UNSCRAMBLE THIS ANAGRAM: Frase by ForbesTM🔧 Play Now - GUESS THE CATEGORY: Pinpoint by LinkedIn🔧 Play Now - CROSSCLIMB: Unlock A Trivia Ladder🔧 Play Now - CROWN EACH REGION: Queens by LinkedIn
ACROSS:1) A catchphrase found on social media links here - BIO4) What's ground in a coffee grinder? - Beans6) Does a biker wear this on their head? - Helmets8) This tomato's name shares a name with a cut of meat - Beefsteak10) What defines this very puzzle? - Extrawide11) Easy money, according to that tape - EasyMoney
DOWN:1) In some old churches, these are the spots where bats love to hang out - Belfry2) Start of a famous children's book by Dr. Seuss - I am Sam3) Common boxing combo - One, Two4) Purple veggies in a salad? - Beets5) Festive beer mug - Stein6) Code's decimal prefix - Hexa7) One-named singer responsible for "Smooth Operator" in 1985 - Sade8) The F-word for a bee... without the B - Bee9) What this article is? - Key
Honestly, even with an extra-wide puzzle, I managed to breeze through it without too much trouble. Maybe I've just got my wits about me, or perhaps all the time I spend on Twitter paid off. Which clues gave you the most trouble? Need a hand? Let's help each other out! 🙌
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- If you're after past NYT Mini Crossword puzzles, a subscription is required to access the archives on the New York Times website or through the NYT Games app.
- Initially, when you begin playing the NYT Mini Crossword, you might find it helpful to check the books like 'The New York Times Mini Crossword Answer Key' for hints or the solutions (nyt mini hints, nyt mini answers) to the trivia ladders (cross climb) and other categories (guess the category).
