The NYT Mini is a smaller, quicker, more digestible, bite-sized version of the larger and more challenging NYT Crossword, and unlike its larger sibling, it’s free-to-play without a subscription to The New York Times. You can play it on the web or the app, though you’ll need the app to tackle the archive.

The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today ... and the Mini Crossword, there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard crossword puzzle still reigns ...