If you found yourself scratching your head over the clue "a little hoarse" in the New York Times Mini Crossword, you’re not alone. Today’s puzzle has left many solvers searching for the perfect five-letter answer to this clever wordplay.
The Mini Crossword, known for its compact 5x5 grid and playful clues, often packs a punch with puns and double meanings. Clues like "a little hoarse" are designed to trip up even seasoned crossword fans. The answer? FOAL-a young horse, and a pun on being "a little horse" or "hoarse"
Other tricky clues in today’s Mini included "perfect" (IDEAL), "a bit raspy" (RASPY), and "unlike homes that have been professionally arranged" (MESSY) For those who breezed through the across clues, the down section offered its own challenges, such as "key figure of the Passover Seder" (MOSES) and "small Spanish dishes" (TAPAS)
The NYT Mini continues to be a favorite for its quick yet satisfying daily challenge, and clues like "a little hoarse" remind us why: it’s not just about vocabulary, but about thinking outside the box. If you missed today’s puzzle, don’t worry-tomorrow brings a fresh set of wordy riddles.
