The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here.

The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.

Connections has proved to be a firm favorite among word game fans since arriving on the scene a little over one year ago. Launched by The New York Times in June 2023, Connections now holds the distinction of being the news outlet's second most-played game—after the hugely popular brainteaser Wordle.