Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for September 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-fashioned NYT Crossword, and you can probably finish it in a few minutes. But if you’re stuck, we have the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solutions, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

The Mini Crossword is far from alone 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 clues page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving the New York Times Mini Crossword

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

Mini on clues and answers

1A clue: Nasty thing to find stuck under a desk
Answer: GOM

4A clue: New ___ (browser button)
Answer: TAB

7A clue: Regular lunch break
Answer: ONE

8A designation: Ex-QB Manning
Answer: ELI

9Here’s a hint: The father in the “That’s my dad!” moment at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Answer: TIMWALZ

11A indication: Nail polish layers
Answer: JACKETS

12A clue: Many top 10 Billboard songs
Answer: POP PHITS

14A Designation: 401(k) Alternative, in Brief
Answer: IRA

15A clue: One can read “You Are Here”
Answer: MAP

16A instruction: Conclude
Answer: END

17A Clue: What Each Taylor Swift Album Represents For Swift
Answer: ERA

Mini Down Clues and Answers

1D clue: Obtained
Answer: GOT

2D Clue: Mythical creature that is a national symbol of Scotland
Answer: UNICORN

3D prompt: accessory for notes and scribbles
Answer: MEMOPAD

4D clue: Lunch break for a cup of tea
Answer: TEA TIME

5D clue: Top athlete
Answer: ALLSTAR

6D clue: Slang for the entertainment industry, with “the”
Answer: BIZ

10D clue: Baby’s cry
Answer: WAH

12D clue: Circular type diagram
Answer: PIE

13D clue: “I-day” destination
Answer: SPA

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.