LA Times Mini Crossword Answers Today
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
Across
- 6Laughably absurdINANE
- 8Party giversHOSTS
- 9MeddlingNOSY
Down
- 1Euphoric feelingHIGH
- 2Tie ___ (get loaded)ONEON
- 4Agitated statesSNITS
- 5Very, very tinyEENSY
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. One in a stable environment? — Answer: HORSE. Hint: This hoofed resident may be found beside hay. 🐴
- 6. Laughably absurd — Answer: INANE. Hint: Something so foolish it invites ridicule. 🤪
- 7. "Music" to a hitchhiker's ears — Answer: GETIN. Hint: A hopeful roadside request means permission to ride along. 🚗
- 8. Party givers — Answer: HOSTS. Hint: They organize celebrations and welcome guests. 🎉
- 9. Meddling — Answer: NOSY. Hint: Someone poking into matters that are not theirs is being this. 👀
Down
- 1. Euphoric feeling — Answer: HIGH. Hint: A thrilling rush can leave someone feeling elevated. ✨
- 2. Tie ___ (get loaded) — Answer: ONEON. Hint: This playful phrase suggests becoming drunk by fastening something onto oneself. 🍻
- 3. Rizzo in "Midnight Cowboy" — Answer: RATSO. Hint: This memorable character was played by Dustin Hoffman. 🎬
- 4. Agitated states — Answer: SNITS. Hint: These bouts of irritation can make someone fidgety. 😤
- 5. Very, very tiny — Answer: EENSY. Hint: A playful diminutive describes something extremely small. 🔬
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Full LA Times Mini Crossword answer list for today
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Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One in a stable environment? | HORSE |
| 6 | Laughably absurd | INANE |
| 7 | "Music" to a hitchhiker's ears | GETIN |
| 8 | Party givers | HOSTS |
| 9 | Meddling | NOSY |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Euphoric feeling | HIGH |
| 2 | Tie ___ (get loaded) | ONEON |
| 3 | Rizzo in "Midnight Cowboy" | RATSO |
| 4 | Agitated states | SNITS |
| 5 | Very, very tiny | EENSY |
Today's LA Times Mini answers
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How the LA Times Mini compares
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| LA Times Mini | NYT Mini | WaPo Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid size | Small | 5×5 (7×7 weekends) | Small |
| Solve time | About a minute | Under a minute | About a minute |
| Cost | Free | Free | Free |
| Clue style | Friendly, fair | Punchy, current | Clean, modern |
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