**The Mini Crossword: A Fast and Enjoyable Puzzle Experience**
[The Mini](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) is a streamlined edition of *The New York Times*’ renowned daily crossword. While the complete crossword provides a more time-consuming and knowledge-intensive undertaking, The Mini offers a breezier, quicker option.
With only a handful of clues to tackle, The Mini has gained popularity among those eager to gauge their speed and cleverness. However, a challenging clue can disrupt your flow, resulting in annoyance. If you happen to hit a snag — similar to what you might experience with [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-31-2025) or [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-january-31-2025) — don’t fret, we’re here to assist you.
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### Clues and Answers for NYT’s The Mini (Saturday, February 1, 2025)
#### **Across**
1. **Computing platform?**
**Answer:** Desk
2. **Campanelle is a bell-shaped type of this**
**Answer:** Pasta
3. **Daly from “Today”**
**Answer:** Carson
4. **Kickstarter supporters**
**Answer:** Backers
5. **Landlocked nation near Georgia and Azerbaijan**
**Answer:** Armenia
6. **Sneaks a glance**
**Answer:** Glances
7. **Had an inkling about**
**Answer:** Sensed
#### **Down**
1. **Becomes dim**
**Answer:** Darkens
2. **Magazine that celebrated its 50th anniversary with Naomi Campbell on the cover**
**Answer:** Essence
3. **Legendary, as in someone’s history**
**Answer:** Storied
4. **State school whose students cheer “Rock Chalk, Jayhawk!”**
**Answer:** Kansas
5. **Pellet-munching arcade figure**
**Answer:** Pacman
6. **Eric ___, creator of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”**
**Answer:** Carle
7. **Items secured to a golf cart**
**Answer:** Bags
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Want to discover more games? [Mashable’s games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) provides a range of choices, including Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and beyond. Jump in and enjoy!
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### Featured Video: Puzzle Tips from the Pros
Interested in techniques for Wordle and other puzzles? Watch this video showcasing wisdom from *The New York Times*’ Head of Games.
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**Bonus Tips:**
– Engaging with *NYT Strands*? [Check out today’s clues and solutions](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-february-1-2025).
– Missed yesterday’s Mini? [Locate the answers here](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-january-31-2025).
Enjoy puzzling!