Today's NYT Mini Crossword was going pretty smooth for me until I hit 7-Across. I had the final four letters, but it seemed like the first letter should be R, which would not work

And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword too! Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan-following as well. If you're working on today's Mini on Friday,

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.