The New York Times crossword is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is a fun alternative. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-fashioned NYT Crossword, and you can probably solve it in a couple of minutes. But if you’re stuck, we have the answers.

The mini crossword is by no means the only game from The Times. You can also always find the answers for Wordle, Connections and Strands on our homepage.

Let’s look at the clues and answers to the mini crossword puzzle.

Mini-Across hints and answers

1A note: Concert T-shirts, badges, posters, etc.
Answer: MERCH

6A Note: Quick on your feet.
Answer: AGILE

7A Clue: A type of orange with a “belly button.”
Answer: NAVEL

8A Note: It doesn’t get any better than this.
Answer: IDEAL

9A Clue: In short: study of stars and planets.
Answer: ASTRO

Mini-Down Clues and Answers

1D Note: Suffix for a major trend.
Answer: MANIA

2D clue: Old “Oops!”
Answer: EGADS

3D Note: Patented metal fastener on Levi’s jeans.
Answer: NEVER

4D Clue: Word shouted during a defibrillator scene in a hospital drama.
Answer: CLEAR

5D Note: Nameplate heading.
Answer: HELLO

How to play more mini crossword puzzles

The New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free to play for everyone. The current Mini Crossword is free to play, but to play older puzzles from the archives, you will need a subscription to the Times Games section.