Need some help with today’s mini crossword? It’s not too difficult, although the clues for 5-Across and 7-Across seem too simple for the obvious answers they are. And if you could use some hints and tips for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword Tips.
If you’re looking for the answers to today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands, you can check out CNET’s NYT puzzle clue page.
 Tips and Tricks for Solving the New York Times Mini Crossword
Let’s get to these little crossword clues and answers.
Gems throughout the clues and answers
1 A cue: “Down, dog!”
Answer: SIT
4A Hint: When doubled, baby period to train
Answer: CHOO
5A Hint: Tunisia, Haiti, Ecuador, Uruguay, NOrway
Answer: Theon
6 A clue: swimmers with wrinkles
Answer: EELS
7 A hint: Ninternal, Falkenes, LIons
Answer: The NFL
Mini clues and answers
1D Hint: Finding Beachcomber
Answer: Shell
2D Hint: Debtor’s Notes
Answer: IOUS
3D Hint: 2,000 pounds
Answer: TON
4D Hint: The Professional Who Could Win a James Beard Award
Answer: Chef
5D Hint: Lionel Messi’s jersey no
Answer: TEN
