1D: Clue: Ladder’s counterpart
Answer: CHUTE
Explanation: In board such as Snakes and Ladders, a chute pulls you down, contrary to a ladder.
2D: Clue: Something taken by a server
Answer: ORDER
Explanation: Customers’ food orders are seized by a server in a restaurant.
3D: Clue: The real deal
Answer: LEGIT
Explanation: Slang for something authentic or officially sanctioned.
4D: Clue: The garden in “The Garden of Earthly Delights”
Answer: EDEN
Explanation: Refers to the biblical Garden of Eden, symbolizing .
5D: Clue: “___ out of it!” (“Wake up!”)
Answer: SNAP
Explanation: A crisp imperative that is usually used to wake someone out of daydreaming or distraction.
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The Mini contains a complete mental exercise with only ten clues. It rewards quick minds and swift fingers. The answers today are reflective of wordplay closely linked to common concepts, names, and cultural references. Every solution fits naturally, in addition to still providing a rush.
Solvers who had trouble with hints such as “CHUTE” or “LEGIT” will perhaps relate better to today’s storehouse of knowledge. The Mini throws fresh and interesting challenges to puzzlers and brings them back for more.
With a crisp lineup and clever phrasing, stands out as one of the week’s tightest and cleanest puzzles. The crossword continues to deliver value in just a handful of letters and clues.
Tomorrow, a new NYT Mini challenge with a brand-new set of clues will arrive. Stay sharp, another quick puzzle adventure is only hours away.
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