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 Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.