Love crossword puzzles but dont have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? Thats what The Mini is for!A bite-sized version of the New York Times well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isnt always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing solve attempt.Recommended VideosJust like ourWordle hints and Connections hints, were here to help with The Mini today if youre stuck and need a little help.Please enable Javascript to view this contentBelow are the answers for the NYT Mini crossword today.New York TimesAcrossWomens World Cup team that had a rivalry with the U.S. during the 2010s JAPANNapoleons punishment during the 1810s (twice!) EXILEComponent of muscle tissue SINEWWreck beyond repair TOTALLike the air at a hookah lounge SMOKYDownJoking remarks JESTSStatement of truth AXIOMKind of bean used in refried beans PINTOSpring ___ (start dripping) ALEAKAfresh NEWLYEditors Recommendations