Looking for help with today's NYT Mini? You're in good company. This Monday puzzle has a couple of tricky references that might leave you scratching your head, especially if you're not familiar with classic cars or certain comic strips.
The August 17, 2015 Mini offers a nice mix of straightforward clues and a few that require some cultural knowledge. Don't worry if you're stuck - that's exactly why we're here.
Stuck on a specific clue? Click on any clue number below to get detailed hints and explanations that will help you work through the trickier entries without giving away the answers completely.
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| 4A | Fuel-efficient Toyota |
| 7A | Rock opera with the song "Pinball Wizard" |
| 1A | "Easy as" letters |
| 8A | Classic car inits. |
| 6A | Download on a Nook |
The New York Times Mini Crossword launched as a digital-first puzzle designed for quick solving sessions. Unlike its full-sized sibling, the Mini packs all the satisfaction of crossword solving into a compact 5x5 grid that most solvers can complete in under five minutes.
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The Mini has become a daily ritual for millions of solvers who appreciate its perfect coffee-break length. Each puzzle maintains the clever wordplay and cultural references that make NYT crosswords special, just in a more bite-sized format. Whether you're a crossword veteran or someone who finds the full-size puzzle intimidating, the Mini offers an accessible entry point into the world of quality puzzle solving.
What makes each Mini special is how constructors manage to create satisfying "aha!" moments within such a small grid. Today's puzzle is a perfect example - it includes everything from basic letter patterns to references that span decades of pop culture.