Looking for help with today's NYT Mini? You've come to the right place. This Sunday puzzle from constructor Sam Ezersky brings some clever wordplay that might leave you scratching your head, especially with a few tricky clues that play with rhyming patterns and cultural references. Whether you're stuck on one stubborn answer or need a gentle nudge for multiple clues, we've got the hints you need to finish strong.
If you're stuck on a specific clue, click through to our detailed hint pages below. Each page provides multiple levels of help - from gentle nudges to more direct hints - so you can get just the right amount of assistance without spoiling the satisfaction of solving.
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The New York Times Mini Crossword launched in 2014 as a bite-sized alternative to the full-size daily puzzle. Designed to be completed in under five minutes, the Mini features a 5x5 grid that's perfect for coffee breaks, commutes, or whenever you need a quick mental workout.
New puzzles follow a reliable schedule that many solvers build their daily routines around. Weekday and Saturday Mini puzzles become available at 10 PM EST the evening before their official publish date. Sunday puzzles get special treatment, releasing at 6 PM EST on Saturday - giving you that weekend head start.
Want to know the moment your daily puzzle drops? The NYT Games app can send push notifications when new puzzles become available. If you previously declined notifications but want to enable them now, you'll need to visit your device's settings, find the Games app, and turn on notifications there.
What makes the Mini special isn't just its compact size - it's the way constructors pack clever wordplay and cultural references into such a tight grid. Each puzzle typically features 10 total clues (5 Across, 5 Down), creating an intimate solving experience where every answer matters and intersections create satisfying "aha" moments when everything clicks into place.