Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 9 – 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: Synonym for “close”
Answer: CLOSE

5A clue: Actor’s workshop assignment
Answer: SCENE

6A clue: Civic maker
Answer: HONDA

7A clue: ___ sanctuary (private room)
Answer: INSIDE

8A clue: Synonym for “close”
Answer: CLOSE

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Pastries are often served with tea
Answer: SCONE

2D clue: Temporary reddish dye
Answer: HENNA

3D clue: still far from over?
Answer: UNDER

4D clue: Drop of sadness
Answer: TEAR

5D clue: Vulnerable body part in football
Answer: SHIN

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.