Daily Crossword Puzzle Solutions from The New York Times for Wednesday, January 1st
Daily Crossword Puzzle Solutions from The New York Times for Wednesday, January 1st
Missing out on last Tuesday's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle solved puzzle enthusiasts? The answers are here:
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! I understand that the festivities are keeping everyone busy, so let's get straight into the puzzle.
NYT Mini is the smaller, more manageable, quicker version of the larger and more complex NYT Crossword. It's a bite-sized treat that doesn't require a subscription to The New York Times. You can play it online or via the app, but the archive section requires the app.
Here are the answers to today's Mini Crossword...
Warning: Spoilers ahead!
ACROSS
1 - The first month of the new year in early 3-Down calendars - MARCH
6 - To love someone immensely - ADORE
7 - Manufacturer of Ironman Triathlon watches - TIMEX
8 - To stop - CEASE
9 - To search for - HUNTS
DOWN
1 - Soccer match - MATCH
2 - French farewell - ADIEU
3 - Like Janus, the god of beginnings - ROMAN
4 - Feature on a cockatoo's head - CREST
5 - Unpleasant magic spells - HEXES
This puzzle is quite straightforward if you know two things - that the New Year once began in MARCH and that TIMEX is the maker of Ironman Triathlon watches. I knew the first but not the second. Once you have these two, the rest falls into place pretty easily. However, if you don't, you'll need to be a bit more methodical. I managed to solve it in 1:33 minutes. Happy New Year to all!
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Educated guesses can help solve mini crosswords, as demonstrated by the first two clues. The clue "The first month of the new year in early 3-Down calendars" leads to the answer 'MARCH'. Similarly, the 'Feature on a cockatoo's head' clue is answered with 'CREST'.
For those with a love for puzzles, you might enjoy the "francophile's farewell crossword clue", possibly referring to 'ADIEU'. Additionally, cockatoos' appearance, specifically their distinctive feature, can be deciphered by solving the 'maker of ironman triathlon watches crossword clue', which is 'TIMEX'.
If you're a true mini-crossword aficionado, you'll appreciate the "nyt mini crossword hints" when preparing for your next puzzle, including the clue "month that was the first of the new year in early 3-down calendars", helping to set your puzzling aspirations for the year ahead.