The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
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So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Thursday, May 16, 2024:
Across
Use a swizzle stick
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The answer is stir.
Vowel sound represented by an upside-down “e”
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The answer is schwa.
Deck that contains a card called Wheel of Fortune
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The answer is tarot.
With nobody else around
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The answer is alone.
Eye of ___ (witches’ brew ingredient in “Macbeth”)
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The answer is newt.
Down
Do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do
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The answer is scale.
The first “t” of #tbt
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The answer is throw.
“You can’t make me!”
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The answer is iwont.
$100/night, e.g.
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The answer is rate.
Persian suffix in seven country names
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The answer is stan.
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