I’ve come across the “What ‘X’ can mean” clue not once but twice in the NYT Mini Crossword across different issues. The only difference was that one puzzle had the “X” capitalized while the other didn’t, and that small detail actually changed the answers. If you’re curious about what both those clues were pointing toward, I’ve got the answers for you right here.
What X Can Mean NYT Mini Answers
The first time I came across the “What ‘X’ can mean” clue was in the August 21, 2024, edition of the Mini, with a capital X. The answer to that one was KISS. If you’re scratching your head on how X implies a kiss, it’s just how it’s used in messages, often at the end of texts for a kiss. You’ve probably also seen XOXO, which means hugs and kisses, with the O being hugs.
The other time I saw this clue was with a small x in the June 23, 2025 edition. That answer is one we all know, TIMES. In maths, times connotes multiplication. For example, 3×3 means three times three equals nine.
