Stuck on today’s NYT Mini? We’ve got every answer, plus fast hints that nudge without spoiling—finish in under two minutes.
Across Hints—No Spoilers
- 1-A: 1830s political rival to Democrats. Ends in “S.”
- 6-A: Four Seasons, for example. Starts with “H.”
- 7-A: Mario’s green dinosaur buddy. Ends in “I.”
- 8-A: Blizzard or hurricane. Ends in “M.”
- 9-A: We all look up to it. Starts with “S.”
Down Hints—Gentle Nudges
- 1-D: “Oh yeah, ___ that?” Starts with “W.”
- 2-D: “Says who?” Ends in “S.”
- 3-D: “No worries.” Starts with “I.”
- 4-D: Postmodern architect Frank. Starts with “G.”
- 5-D: Narrow. Ends in “M.”
Across Answers—Reveal Only If You’re Ready
- 1-A: WHIGS
- 6-A: HOTEL
- 7-A: YOSHI
- 8-A: STORM
- 9-A: SKY
Down Answers—Final Lock-Ins
- 1-D: WHYS
- 2-D: HOOTS
- 3-D: ITSOK
- 4-D: GEHRY
- 5-D: SLIM
Why Today’s Grid Matters
The Mini’s 10 p.m. ET reset time means West-coast night-owls and East-coast early birds share the same solve window—creating a daily micro-community of solvers racing the clock.
Friday grids traditionally skew a touch tougher; today’s sneaky plurals (WHIGS, HOOTS, WHYS) and architect trivia (GEHRY) fit that pattern, rewarding trivia buffs and design fans alike.
For speed-runners, the fastest recorded Friday Mini is 42 seconds—set in October 2025 by constructor Erik Agard. Can you top it tomorrow?
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