Today's New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle proved surprisingly straightforward, offering a refreshing change of pace.
The two-part clue, usually a source of frustration, yielded easily to logical deduction and common sense.
Solutions included words like 'pale', 'grill', 'ease', and 'pray', fitting seamlessly into the grid's pattern.
For additional hints, tips, and answers to other NYT games like Wordle and Connections, visit CNET's puzzle page.