Our NYT Mini Crossword Hints for October 22, 2024 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The New York Times Mini Crossword is a smaller, quicker version of the paper’s famous daily crossword puzzle. It’s designed for solvers who want to exercise their brain without spending a lot of time on a single puzzle. The mini crossword is just as challenging as its bigger counterpart, but with fewer clues and a smaller grid. It’s published daily, both in print and online, and is available in the same level of difficulty as the full-sized crossword.

NYT Mini Crossword Hints, October 22, 2024

You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Mini Crossword on 10/22/24. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.

• 1A. Tree whose 1-Down was used to make canoes and wigwams
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• 6A. Luxury brand from Honda
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• 7A. Become ready to eat
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• 8A. Work, as bread dough
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• 9A. Really outstanding finds, so to speak
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• 1D. It's white and papery on a 1-Across
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• 2D. "That's just ___ on the cake!"
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• 3D. Currency unit of India
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• 4D. Whipped stuff on top of a mocha latte
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• 5D. Ones working around the clock?
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We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.

The New York Times Mini Crossword is a shorter version of the classic New York Times crossword puzzle. It was first introduced in 2014 as a daily online puzzle, and has since become a popular feature for solvers looking for a quick and fun crossword challenge.

The Mini Crossword is a 5x5 grid with simple, straightforward clues that are often wordplay-based. The puzzles are designed to be completed in just a few minutes, making them perfect for a quick mental workout during a busy day. The Mini Crossword is available for free online, and is also included in the New York Times Crossword app.

Like the full-sized New York Times crossword, the Mini Crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors. The Mini Crossword often features themes related to current events or pop culture, and its clues and answers can be fun and playful.

If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.