Today's NYT Mini Crossword took me a bit longer than usual. A hint for 1-Across: Think of the holiday coming next weekend. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? Read on. And

Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan-following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike s

The ease of access and brevity make the NYT Mini Crossword an appealing daily pastime. Many users describe it as the perfect way to sharpen their minds without committing the time required for larger puzzles.