The Mini Crossword offers a quick diversion from the more challenging daily puzzles, requiring only a fraction of the time needed for the full‑size New York Times Crossword. Although generally straightforward, its clues can occasionally prove tricky. The Saturday edition, in particular, tends to be roughly twice the length of a weekday puzzle, demanding extra effort to complete. I initially stumbled on 1‑Across, a clue that often sets the tone for the puzzle. If you’re looking for assistance with today’s Mini Crossword, continue reading for the full solution set.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: If you order “ostriche” on an Italian menu, you actually get these
Answer: OYSTERS
8A clue: Microsoft’s A.I. assistant
Answer: COPILOT
9A clue: Move-in-ready, as a house for sale
Answer: TURNKEY
10A clue: Home’s opposite, on scoreboards
Answer: AWAY
11A clue: Old and classic, as a car
Answer: VINTAGE
15A clue: They’re revved with a “Vroom!”
Answer: ENGINES
16A clue: M, on a form
Answer: MALE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Span from C to C, in music
Answer: OCTAVE
2D clue: “Fine, I give up”
Answer: YOUWIN
3D clue: Pounced
Answer: SPRANG
4D clue: Young boy saved by Scrooge’s change of heart
Answer: TINYTIM
5D clue: Antlered animal of the Rockies
Answer ELK
6D clue: Fish eggs
Answer: ROE
7D clue: Home with a trough of slop
Answer: STY
12D clue: Actress de Armas
Answer: ANA
13D clue: Stylist’s goo
Answer: GEL
14D clue: Suffix with Vietnam and Senegal
Answer: ESE
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