A Mini Crossword is typically just 10 to 20 clues, with only Saturday’s puzzle on the upper end of that spread. Here’s what a basic NYT Mini looks like: ...

A Mini Crossword is typically just 10 to 20 clues, with only Saturday’s puzzle on the upper end of that spread. Here’s what a ...

Go to this link from the New York Times and start guessing words. That's a topic we've covered a bunch here. According to the Times' WordleBot, the best starting word is: CRANE. Others that I've seen ...

To start solving a cryptic crossword, my advice is to scan the clues for words like mix, about and cook that come just before or after a word or phrase with the same number of letters as the answer.

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Thursday, January 29, 2026 with the theme “Talk of the town,” read on.

THURSDAY PUZZLE — Before you ask, let me clarify: The headline of this column is not an instruction. Whenever you feel stuck on a crossword puzzle, you should go directly to Wordplay. Do not break ...

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If you want to support immigrants and their supporters in Minneapolis specifically, two local volunteers have created an extensive repository called Stand With Minnesota, filled with nonprofits, ...

January 24, 2026's edition of the LA Times games is finally out! Solve challenging puzzles, like Crossword and Mini Crossword ...

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“The number-one issue this time of year is lack of light,” she says. “For a plant that is accustomed to plenty of sunlight ...