NYT Mini Crossword answers for Sunday, February 23.

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      Are you a fan of crossword puzzles but don’t have ample time to tackle a full-sized one from your daily newspaper? That’s where The Mini comes in!

      The Mini is a compact version of the New York Times’ famous crossword puzzle, offering a quick and simple way to challenge your crossword abilities each day in significantly less time (most players spend just over a minute on average to complete it). While smaller and easier than a traditional crossword, it can still pose challenges. Getting stuck on a single clue might be the difference between setting a personal record and having a frustrating solve attempt.

      Just like our Wordle and Connections hints, we're here to assist you with The Mini if you find yourself needing a bit of guidance today.

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      Below are the answers for today’s NYT Mini crossword.

      NYT Mini Crossword answers today

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      Across

      Sing like “Boopity-bop-dee-doo-dee-doo-bee” – SCAT

      Hawk’s claw – TALON

      The “U” in U.K. – UNITED

      “Hey, that’s cheating!” – NOFAIR

      Rapper with the songs “Hot in Herre” and “Air Force Ones” – NELLY

      Down

      Surprise greatly – STUN

      Officially accepted storylines – CANON

      “Get ___!” (“Stop being so boring!”) – ALIFE

      Sum amount – TOTAL

      Astronaut Armstrong – NEIL

      Free of moisture – DRY

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      CES 2023: Wordle will take to the skies thanks to Delta Air Lines

      The New York Times made an appearance at CES 2023 alongside Delta to announce that its game lineup will be part of the upcoming Delta Exclusives Hub. Soon, Delta Air Lines passengers will have the opportunity to play Wordle, Spelling Bee, and more during flights via the airline's complimentary Wi-Fi.

      Currently, Delta flight passengers only have free access to iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp. However, from February 1 onward, Delta Air Lines plans to provide free Wi-Fi on its flights for Delta SkyMiles members, with a variety of content available through a new landing page called the Delta Exclusives Hub.

      When the Delta Exclusives Hub launches in spring 2023, it will allow passengers access to games like Wordle, Spelling Bee, and The Crossword on domestic U.S. flights at no cost, regardless of whether they are New York Times subscribers.

      This announcement comes nearly a year after The New York Times acquired Wordle, which was a significant social media sensation at the time. While its popularity has waned, Wordle continues to engage a substantial number of players and remains a key component of The New York Times Games. Notably, The New York Times appears eager to broaden the venues where people can enjoy Wordle, having integrated it into their Crossword app in December 2022.

      By featuring Wordle and its other games within the Delta Exclusives Hub, The New York Times Games will reach an even larger audience while ensuring players always have the opportunity to try that day's Wordle, even while traveling.

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      Wordle is now playable on New York Times Crossword app

      The New York Times revealed that Wordle is now available within The New York Times Crossword app on Android and iOS. Players can access the well-liked word guessing game alongside three other games: The Crossword (the app's namesake), The Mini Crossword, and Spelling Bee.

      https://twitter.com/NYTGames/status/1562470378483888130

      Wordle is getting its own board game adaptation from Hasbro

      Hasbro has announced its collaboration with The New York Times to create Wordle: The Party Game, a board game adaptation of the immensely popular mobile word game. The gameplay remains the same but is being presented to players "in an all-new way that's perfect for game night with family and friends," according to a press release.

      In this iteration of Wordle, one player is chosen as the Wordle Host in each round and writes down a secret five-letter word. Other players compete to guess the word within six attempts or fewer, with the winner being the player who accumulates the fewest points by the end of the game.

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