Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 8 – CNET

Looking for the most recent Mini crossword answer? Click here for today’s mini crossword clues, as well as our daily answers and hints for the New York Times Wordle, Strands, and Connections puzzles.

The New York Times Crossword is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini crossword is a nice substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-fashioned NYT Crossword, and you can probably complete it in a few minutes. But if you’re stuck, we have the answers. And if you could use some tips and guidance on your daily solving, check out our mini crossword tips.

The Mini Crossword is far from the only one in the Times stable of games. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT Puzzle Hints page.

Read more: Tips and tricks for solving the New York Times mini crossword

Let’s have a look at those mini crossword clues and answers.

Mini on clues and answers

1A clue: ___ apple
Answer: ADAMS

6A clue: Apple___
Answer: SAUCE

7A clue: many a film at Sundance
Answer: INDIE

8A clue: plants with green leaves
Answer: SAILING

9A clue: Droop
Answer: SAG

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: “You want!”
Answer: ASIF

2D clue: “Big” big dogs
Answer: DANCING

3D clue: __ McDonald, Broadway actress with Tony, Emmy and Grammy awards
Answer: AUDRA

4D clue: Informally host an open mic
Answer: MCING

5D clue: Understands
Answer: SEE

How to play more mini crosswords

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