Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Oct. 8

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The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don't have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you probably can complete it in a couple of minutes. But if you're stuck, we've got the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

The Mini Crossword is far from alone in the Times' stable of games. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Strands answers, you can visit CNET's NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 8, 2024.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: ___ apple
Answer: ADAMS

6A clue: Apple___
Answer: SAUCE

7A clue: Many a film at Sundance
Answer: INDIE

8A clue: Plants with leafy fronds
Answer: FERNS

9A clue: Droop
Answer: SAG

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: "You wish!"
Answer: ASIF

2D clue: "Great" big dogs
Answer: DANES

3D clue: __ McDonald, Broadway actress with Tony, Emmy and Grammy accolades
Answer: AUDRA

4D clue: Hosting an open mic, informally
Answer: MCING

5D clue: Understands
Answer: SEES

How to play more Mini Crosswords

The New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free for all to play. You can play the current day's Mini Crossword for free, but you'll need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.