‘Typeface similar to Helvetica’ NYT Mini Crossword puzzle clue answer and hints

If you’re struggling to complete today’s New York Times Mini Crossword and are stuck on the “Typeface similar to Helvetica” clue, we’ve got some hints to help you.

“Typeface similar to Helvetica” NYT Mini Crossword puzzle clue hints and answers

• Hint 1: It begins with an “A.”
• Hint 2: It ends with an “L.”
• Hint 3: It contains three vowels.
• Hint 4: It’s the name of The Little Mermaid, with one letter changed.

The answer to the “Typeface similar to Helvetica” clue in the Nov. 1 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “ARIAL.” This font was first released in 1982 and is in the neo-grotesque style, with a basic and easy-to-read look.

All clues and answers from the Nov. 1 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle

Across

• 1A With 5-Down, rhyming Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection — WABI
• 5A Sneaker bottoms — SOLES
• 6A Typeface similar to Helvetica — ARIAL
• 7A Piece of grass — BLADE
• 8A Personal items checked by bouncers — IDS

Down

• 1D Disney — — WORLD
• 2D Pen name — ALIAS
• 3D Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g. — BEAD
• 4D Bit of land in the ocean — ISLE
• 5D See 1-Across — SABI

How difficult was the “Typeface similar to Helvetica” clue?

This was actually the first answer I worked out in today’s puzzle, so it really didn’t trouble me at all. However, I spend my working life on a computer typing every day, so I’m familiar with basic fonts. I’m rating this clue two out of five.

Puzzles to try after today’s NYT Mini Crossword

If you want to test yourself with some more puzzles today, The New York Times Strands and Spelling Bee are great options. If you’d rather stick with Mini Crosswords, head to the LA Times and Washington Post. There are plenty of great word games.