Before we get to today’s NYT Mini crossword hints, clues and answers, here are Tuesday’s:
Wondering what skill is taught at lifeguard training? Not sure what a means of getting trash to a basement dumpster is? Don’t worry, because I’m here to help you with extra hints and the answers for today’s NYT Mini crossword.
The NYT Mini is a quick version of the newspaper’s larger, long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five Mini grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.
Unfortunately, the New York Times has now made the Mini available only to subscribers. It was previously free to play. You’ll also need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives.
Here is the first letter of each answer and the official NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for Wednesday, October 29:
Spoilers lie ahead, so remember to scroll slowly:
NYT Mini Crossword Hints
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: Skill taught at lifeguard training, for short – C
4 Across: Bop it! – H
6 Across: Not given anything to eat – U
8 Across: Twist it! Pull it! – T
9 Across: Best of the best – E
NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: Means of getting trash to a basement dumpster – C
2 Down: Word that can precede “code” or “colony” – P
3 Down: “Baby Beluga” musician – R
5 Down: Neatly skillful – D
7 Down: Change the color of, as hair – D
NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers
NYT Mini Across Answers
1 Across: Skill taught at lifeguard training, for short – CPR
4 Across: Bop it! – HEAD
6 Across: Not given anything to eat – UNFED
8 Across: Twist it! Pull it! – TAFFY
9 Across: Best of the best – ELITE
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Means of getting trash to a basement dumpster – CHUTE
2 Down: Word that can precede “code” or “colony” – PENAL
3 Down: “Baby Beluga” musician – RAFFI
5 Down: Neatly skillful – DEFT
7 Down: Change the color of, as hair – DYE
It took me 0:41 to complete today’s NYT Mini.
See you tomorrow for more NYT Mini fun!
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