The Mini Crossword offers a refreshing alternative to more challenging puzzles, requiring only a fraction of the time needed for the standard New York Times Crossword.
Seeking assistance with today’s Mini Crossword? As the longest puzzle of the week, it may require a bit more time than usual. Continue reading for all the answers.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Alphabet song lyric before “Now I know my ABCs”
Answer: WXYANDZ
8A clue: Sea creature whose name sounds like “Ah, baloney!”
Answer: ABALONE
9A clue: Skin markings after a sunny day on the links
Answer: GOLFTAN
10A clue: Gen ___ (member of the “MTV generation”)
Answer: XER
11A clue: Medieval weapon
Answer: POLEAXE
15A clue: Fasting intermittently, say
Answer: ONADIET
16A clue: Phrases differently
Answer: REWORDS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Shake, like a dog’s tail
Answer: WAG
2D clue: Gaming console with a number in its name
Answer: XBOXONE
3D clue: Prestigious J.D. program in New Haven, Conn.
Answer: YALELAW
4D clue: Creamy pasta sauce
Answer: ALFREDO
5D clue: “Believe it or ___ …”
Answer: NOT
6D clue: Double-helix molecule
Answer: DNA
7D clue: Buddhism branch associated with gardens
Answer: ZEN
11D clue: “___ favor” (basic Spanish phrase)
Answer: POR
12D clue: What snowboarders try to catch
Answer: AIR
13D clue: Crossed (out)
Answer: XED
14D clue: Creatures on U.F.O.s, for short
Answer: ETS
