ThePolyMathPursuit
1. Theme:Â Wordplay + Pop Culture
2. Difficulty: MediumÂ
3. Average Solve Time: 1–2 minutes
4. Pro Tip:Â Start with the shortest clues to gain quick momentum.Â
5. Best For: Beginners and Speed Solver
6. Puzzle Owner: Christina Iverson, New York TimesÂ
From comic strip references to musical terms, today's puzzle kept solvers engaged and entertained.
– FRAME: Picture holder – REMIX: New spin on an old song – ELITE: Cream of the crop – TIGER: Hobbes in "Calvin and Hobbes" – COST: Profit = revenue – ___
– FRET: Agonize (over) – RELIC: Item in Indiana Jones's satchel – AMIGO: Compadre – MITES: Itty-bitty biter – EXERT: Wield, as influence
Quick to solve yet mentally stimulating, the Mini offers daily satisfaction for puzzle lovers.