Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for July 28 – 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 designation: Abbreviation for sunscreen bottle.
Answer: protection factor

4A hint: With 5-Across, a summer get-together where swimwear is worn.
Answer: SWIMMING POOL

5A clue: See 4-Across.
Answer: PARTY

6A clue: Is broadcast on television.
Answer: SKY

7A clue: Towel (out).
Answer: DRY

Mini Down Clues and Answers

1D clue: “My bad.”
Answer: SORRY

2D clue: Coffee makers
Answer: POTS

3D tip: For example, travel to the southwest.
Answer: FLY

4D clue: These are slippers.
Answer: PAIR

5D clue: Unnecessarily prolonging, such as an essay.
Answer: PAD

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.