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.RelatedBelow are the answers for the NYT Mini crossword today.New York TimesAcrossElphabas broom in Wicked or Aladdins lamp in Aladdin PROPThorough investigation PROBEMetaphor for an unquestioning rule-follower ROBOTHarvard and Yale, for two IVIES___ Wearhouse (department store chain) MENSDownDefinitively determine PROVEHerald of spring ROBINOrchestral reeds OBOESKibble nibblers PETSFastidiously proper PRIMEditors Recommendations