Here are the answers to today’s Mini Crossword, as provided in the text:
The article mentions being tripped up by 7-Across and 3-Down, both being black-and-white, five-letter animals. While the specific answers aren’t explicitly stated in this excerpt, the article states it was “easy to sort out” after mixing them up, implying the answers are available by reading on.
The article also directs readers to CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page for answers to Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands.