The Mini is a bite-sized model of The New York Occasions‘ revered every day crossword. Whereas the crossword is a lengthier expertise that requires each information and endurance to finish, The Mini is a wholly completely different vibe.
With solely a handful of clues to reply, the every day puzzle doubles as a speed-running take a look at for a lot of who play it.
So, when a tough clue disrupts a participant’s circulate, it may be irritating! If you end up stumped taking part in The Mini — very similar to with Wordle and Connections — now we have you lined.
Mashable High Tales
Listed below are the clues and solutions to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, January 4, 2025:
Throughout
Child polar bear
Arctic ___, big-eared critters in white winter coats
Materials for Frosty’s pipe
“I am fr-fr-freezing!”
Poem of excessive reward
Frosty, e.g.
Pigs’ digs
Somebody who may give bro hugs?
NYT Connections Sports activities Version in the present day: Hints and solutions for January 4
Down
Noses for a lot of a 10-Throughout (however not Frosty’s!)
Caterer’s espresso dispenser
Turns into
Do not confuse them with antlers
CRUSH, SPRITE, SQUIRT and STARRY, in a Connections class
Community that is aired the Grammy Awards since 1973
___ & Jerry’s
GameCub successor
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Are you additionally taking part in NYT Strands? See hints and solutions for in the present day’s Strands.
Not the day you are after? Here is the answer to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.
Subjects
Gaming
Mini Crossword