Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for August 7 – CNET

The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword Puzzle is an entertaining alternative. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old NYT Crossword, and you can probably solve it in a few minutes. But if you’re stuck, we have the answers.

The Mini Crossword is far from alone in the Times’ stable of games. Our homepage always has the answers for Wordle, Connections and Strands too.

Let’s take a look at the Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini on clues and answers

1A clue: This is actually the tip of a spout cup.
Answer: STRAW

6A hint: It is considered a percussion and string instrument.
Answer: PIANO

7A clue: Knight’s attire.
Answer: SHIELD

8A clue: More than just wishes.
Answer: NEEDS

9A indication: Safety provision in the circus.
Answer: NET

Mini Down Clues and Answers

1D clue: Length of a bridge.
Answer: SPAN

2D designation: “Flat” or “spare” item.
Answer: BAND

3D clue: Noodles eaten with chashu pork.
Answer: WINDOWS

4D designation: One end of a battery.
Answer: ANODE

5D Clue: Superlative on a Razzie Award.
Answer: WORST

How to play more Mini Crosswords?

The New York Times Games Section offers a large number of online games, but only a few of them are free for everyone to play. You can play today’s Mini Crossword for free, but you will need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.