The New York Times Mini Crossword has garnered a significant following for its quick yet engaging puzzles. For those who might find themselves stumped on the latest installment, we’ve compiled the answers for the July 28, 2024 puzzle. Across Clues:
1A: Sunscreen bottle abbr.
– SPF
4A: With 5-Across, summer get-together at which bathing suits are worn. – POOL
5A: See 4-Across. – PARTY
6A: Runs on television.
– AIRS
7A: Towel (off).
Today’s helpful Mini Crossword answers
– DRY
Down Clues:
1D: “My bad.” – SORRY
2D: Coffeemaker’s vessels – POTS
3D: Travel Southwest, say.
– FLY
4D: Flip-flops come in this. – PAIR
5D: Lengthen unnecessarily, as an essay. – PAD
The Mini Crossword is a part of The New York Times’ broader collection of puzzle games.
While the current day’s Mini Crossword is accessible for free, access to older puzzles from the archives requires a subscription to the Times’ Games section. For puzzle enthusiasts, this subscription offers a variety of games that can provide endless entertainment and brain exercises. The Mini Crossword specifically serves as a quick yet satisfying challenge that can be completed within a few minutes, an ideal pastime for those with busy schedules.
Whether you’re an experienced crossword solver or a newcomer looking for a fun way to pass the time, the NYT Mini Crossword offers a delightful blend of simplicity and challenge that is sure to entertain.
April Isaacs is a news contributor for DevX.com She is long-term, self-proclaimed nerd. She loves all things tech and computers and still has her first Dreamcast system. It is lovingly named Joni, after Joni Mitchell.




















