Sure, the Mini Crossword only takes 1 or 2 minutes to solve, but the game matters to lots of people, including me.

33A. [Takes in the trash?] can be interpreted in multiple ways, but in this puzzle these are discarded film takes. The answer is DELETED SCENES. 48A. The [Call at the table?] is a SEE if you are playing cards. To “see” a bet means to “call” it, which is the action of matching the current bet or raise to remain in the hand.

The New York Times has put the Mini Crossword, one of its popular daily games behind a paywall, and many of its frequent players are decrying the change. The Mini Crossword is billed as the "bite-size" version of the publication's daily word puzzle, according to its website.

Each year, food writers from the New York Times survey the country to find America's best restaurants. This year's list spans 28 states and the District of Columbia. Brian Gallagher, the Times' senior food editor,

However, the puzzle has a quick feel to it, maybe from the rhythm of its clues, maybe because its center consists of shorter entries. Finding some traction there and working your way to the top and bottom via the Down entries will be your best bet, perhaps with a little help from below.

One of the four Reds mascots is featured in the New York Times crossword puzzle for Sept. 26. "Cincinnati sports mascot" is the clue for 46 down. So, who is it? While there are technically three other mascots for the Reds − Mr. Redlegs, Rosie Red and Gapper − only "Mr. Red" fits the crossword.