It’s not quite Sunday yet, but the Sunday crossword and Mini Crossword are available to solve already. The New York Times publishes the new crosswords early on Saturday and Sunday for whatever reason, so here we are. This wasn’t the trickiest puzzle, but it had a couple tricky words. Let’s solve it!

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

Here's today's NYT Mini Crossword answer. These answers will help you solve New York Times' popular crossword game, Mini Crossword, every day!

NYT Mini Crossword for January 7 is now officially out. Each day, players receive a 5×5 grid for word-guessing and placing it accurately. Compared to a longer crossword, this one is easier, quicker, and can be solved within minutes.

The NYT Mini is a smaller, quicker, more digestible, bite-sized version of the larger and more challenging NYT Crossword, and unlike its larger sibling, it’s free-to-play without a subscription to The New York Times. You can play it on the web or the app, though you’ll need the app to tackle the archive.

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In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top-half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Saturday, January 18, 2025, is CAPTAIN.

The Times of India's Mini Crossword offers a quick daily puzzle, perfect for busy individuals who enjoy brain teasers. The puzzles, designed in a smaller 5x5 grid, are updated daily and can be completed in minutes.