Today's crossword puzzle solutions and hints from The New York Times, dated August 13.
The NYT Mini Crossword is a fun, daily distraction that many word game enthusiasts look forward to. Unlike its larger counterpart, the NYT Mini Crossword is a quick, accessible puzzle, designed to be completed in just a few minutes.
Published by the New York Times, the Mini Crossword resets every day at 10 p.m. Eastern Time, and unlike the main crossword, it's free to play on the New York Times website or NYT Games app. The puzzle typically consists of between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, offering a challenging yet approachable word game experience.
The NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for the day can be found on the New York Times website or NYT Games app. Some examples of the clues from today's puzzle include MAST, TESLA, and SMALL for the Across section, and MOMS, ATOMS, SHOAL, TESLA, and RELY for the Down section.
For those who enjoy the Mini Crossword, the author of the puzzle suggests following them on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and mentioning their sci-fi novels: the "Herokiller series" and "The Earthborn Trilogy".
On some days, the NYT Mini Crossword may feature larger grids, especially on Saturdays. However, today's puzzle does not specify a speed run puzzle.
In addition to the NYT Mini Crossword, LinkedIn offers several games, including "Pinpoint", "Queens", and "Crossclimb". The purpose of these games is not explicitly stated, but "Crossclimb" is a trivia ladder game.
For those interested in accessing the archives of past NYT Mini Crosswords, the New York Times website or app serves as the primary source. However, the specific search results do not directly mention an official archive link for past puzzles. Many users access solutions and clues for recent Mini Crosswords through various online puzzle answer sites like Parade or CNET, which publish daily hints and solutions. For comprehensive archives, subscribing to the New York Times Crossword or using the official NYT Crossword app is the typical method, as the app archives past Mini Crosswords for subscribers. For non-subscribers, external puzzle answer sites serve as a quasi-archive.
Engaging with the author of the NYT Mini Crossword on social-media platforms like Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, could provide entertainment and updates on their sci-fi novels, such as the "Herokiller series" and "The Earthborn Trilogy".
The social-media platforms LinkedIn offers games like "Crossclimb", which is a trivia ladder game, but the NYT Mini Crossword archives are primarily found on the New York Times website or app, with some users accessing solutions and clues for recent Mini Crosswords through external puzzle answer sites like Parade or CNET.
