# The Mini Crossword: Thursday, September 19, 2024 ## Welcome to the Mini Crossword! ### **Across** 1. A small, round fruit that is often used in pies (4 letters) - CHERRY 2. A large, flightless bird that is native to Australia (5 letters) - EMU 3. A type of musical instrument that is played by plucking the strings (6 letters) - GUITAR 4. A feeling of great happiness or joy (6 letters) - DELIGHT 5. A period of time that is equal to 100 years (5 letters) - CENTURY ### **Down** 1. A type of animal that has four legs and a tail (4 letters) - DOG 2. A large body of water that is surrounded by land (5 letters) - OCEAN 3. A type of food that is made from flour, water, and yeast (6 letters) - BREAD 4. A feeling of sadness or unhappiness (6 letters) - SORROW 5. A type of plant that has leaves that are green and have a serrated edge (5 letters) - OAK ## **Answer Key** ### **Across** 1. CHERRY 2. EMU 3. GUITAR 4. DELIGHT 5. CENTURY ### **Down** 1. DOG 2. OCEAN 3. BREAD 4. SORROW 5. OAK ## **Notes** * The Mini Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in The New York Times. * The puzzle is designed to be easy to solve, and it is a great way to start your day or take a break from work. * If you get stuck, you can always check the answer key at the bottom of the page.
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