Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s 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 isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing solve attempt. Recommended Videos Just like our Wordle hints and Connections hints, we’re here to help with The Mini today if you’re stuck and need a little help. Below are the answers for the NYT Mini crossword today. NYT Mini Crossword answers today New York Times Across Endangers – RISKS “Bloomin'” item at Outback Steakhouse – ONION Up the ___ (plentifully) – WAZOO Lived (in) – DWELT “You wanted to see me because …?” – YES Down Rambunctious – ROWDY Totally blown away – INAWE S, M and L – SIZES ___-Aid Man, mascot known for smashing through walls and yelling “Oh, yeah!” – KOOL Pesky little twerp – SNOT