Sam Hill / Digital TrendsLove 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 TimesAcrossOpposite of shall, in poetry SHANTFragrant cabinet wood CEDARKind of green OLIVEMakes a run for it FLEESInfractions that may lead to yellow cards FOULSDownSay Oh, Im sooo sure , say SCOLDGreetings! HELLOFarwell! ADIEUKind of orange NAVELLong lock of hair TRESSEditors Recommendations