October 8, 2024

NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for October 8, 2024

Claudio Ctin3 mins
NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for October 8, 2024

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.

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.

SEE ALSO:

Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Tuesday, October 8, 2024:

Across

___ apple

The answer is Adams.

Apple___

The answer is Sauce.

Many a film at Sundance

The answer is Indie.

Plants with leafy fronds

The answer is Ferns.

Droop

The answer is Sag.

Down

“You wish!”

The answer is Asif.

“Great” big dogs

The answer is Danes.

___ McDonald, Broadway actress with Tony, Emmy and Grammy accolades

The answer is Audra.

Hosting an open mic, informally

The answer is MCing.

Understands

The answer is Sees.

If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Featured Video For You

The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times’ Head of Games

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.

Please follow and like us:
fb-share-icon
Tweet
Pin Share

Stiri similare

RMAG news

Sonos speakers and soundbars are up to 20 percent off for Prime Day

Claudio Ctin

It’s Prime Day again, and Amazon has the Sonos Era 100 speaker, the critically acclaimed successor to the Sonos One, on sale for $50 off. The deal could be worth a look if you’re eyeing a terrific-sounding home speaker or want to expand your existing Sonos setup. Usually, it is $249, but you can order…

The best Prime Day smart home deals we found

The best Prime Day smart home deals we found

Claudio Ctin

Amazon’s Echo Hub smart home control panel is one of the many smart home gadgets seeing a discount during Prime Big Deal Days. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days kicked off today, and as always, it’s an excellent time to pick up good deals on great smart…

Our favorite Roomba deals during October Prime Day

Our favorite Roomba deals during October Prime Day

Claudio Ctin

Best October Prime Day robot vacuum deals Best budget pick iRobot Roomba Q011 robot vacuum $139.99 at Amazon (save $110) Get Deal Best combo pick iRobot Roomba j5+ self-emptying robot vacuum and mop $450 at Amazon (save $279.99) Get Deal Roomba is one of the more popular robot vacuum models, and honestly, it’s for a…

Get up to 50% off board games during October Prime Day (Day 1)

Get up to 50% off board games during October Prime Day (Day 1)

Claudio Ctin

October Prime Day board game deals: Best overall CATAN $29.99 at Amazon (save $30 ) Get Deal Best runner-up Ticket to Ride $29.99 at Amazon (save $25) Get Deal Best board game for kids Candy Land Kingdom of Sweet Adventures $9.99 at Amazon (sav e $2) Get Deal Today’s the day: October Prime Day is…

The best October Prime Day deals you can get for less than $50

The best October Prime Day deals you can get for less than $50

Claudio Ctin

Amazon’s throwing in a free smart color bulb with many of its smart speakers, including the new Echo Spot. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Once again, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day under the guise of Prime Big Deal Days, which runs through tomorrow, October 9th. While the naming convention…

RMAG news

Apple’s 9th-gen iPad returns to an all-time low of $199 for Prime Day

Claudio Ctin

Prime Day is here and we’ve been busy rounding up the best deals we can find. There’s an iPad offer in particular that matches one we’ve seen before, but it’s definitely worth highlighting. The 9th-gen iPad has dropped back down to $199, which matches a record low. That’s 40 percent off the regular price of…

AirPods Pro 2 are lower than ever at $169 for Prime Day

AirPods Pro 2 are lower than ever at $169 for Prime Day

Claudio Ctin

The second-gen AirPods Pro offer the most complete package in Apple’s earbuds lineup, and they’re only improving with time. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Amazon’s second Prime Day of the year is bringing serious savings across the board, but some deals truly stand out. Take the AirPods Pro 2, for example —…

RMAG news

Google Maps now lets you reserve a parking spot inside the app

Claudio Ctin

Google is making it easier for drivers to find and reserve parking. Starting today, it’s possible to access SpotHero, a service that allows people to book parking spaces online, directly through Google Maps and Search. The next time you use either app to find parking, a “Book Online” button will appear if the lot you…

RMAG news

Sony will delist LittleBigPlanet 3 and its DLC on October 31

Claudio Ctin

LittleBigPlanet 3 has been around for a long time. The beloved game was released in November 2014 for both the PS3 and PS4. But after just about a decade, gamers won’t be able to purchase it and its DLC after October 31 because Sony will delist it. To be clear, the game and DLC won’t…

TikTok hit by over a dozen state lawsuits for allegedly harming teens

TikTok hit by over a dozen state lawsuits for allegedly harming teens

Claudio Ctin

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Attorneys general from 14 states and districts sued TikTok for allegedly harming kids’ mental health and misleading the public about how safe its platform is. The bipartisan group of AGs, led by New York’s Letitia James and California’s Rob Bonta, each filed lawsuits alleging violations of their own…

Dyson’s Supersonic hair dryer is $100 off for October Prime Day

Dyson’s Supersonic hair dryer is $100 off for October Prime Day

Claudio Ctin

SAVE $100: As of Oct. 8, the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is on sale for $329.99 on Amazon. That’s a savings of $100 from its normal list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson/Amazon Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer $329.99 $429.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal If you’ve been in need of a swanky new hair…

Microsoft Word bug: The word processor will delete your files if you do this

Microsoft Word bug: The word processor will delete your files if you do this

Claudio Ctin

Microsoft has confirmed a bug in Word for Microsoft 365 that deletes files if you try to save them. According to BleepingComputer, the Word for Microsoft 365 support team said there is a known issue in version 2409 where a file “is deleted after save if the title contains a capitalized file extension (.DOCX, .RTF)…

Roblox accused of lying to investors about user numbers by Hindenburg Research

Roblox accused of lying to investors about user numbers by Hindenburg Research

Claudio Ctin

Image: Roblox Roblox is facing accusations that it lied to investors about the number of people who use the platform. In a report published on Tuesday, the investment firm Hindenburg Research claims Roblox is “consistently overstating the amount of people on its platform by 25 percent to 42 percent or more.” Roblox, which went public…

MoneyGram confirms hack: Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, and other customer data have leaked

MoneyGram confirms hack: Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, and other customer data have leaked

Claudio Ctin

On Monday, MoneyGram confirmed that it had been targeted in an cyberattack, resulting in an unauthorized party gaining access to their company’s internal systems.  It’s unclear how many of MoneyGram’s customers were affected. According to the company’s website, MoneyGram has more than 150 million customers across 200 countries and territories. MoneyGram notified customers about the…

RMAG news

More than a dozen states sue TikTok, alleging that it’s designed to addict kids

Claudio Ctin

Fourteen states have just filed lawsuits against TikTok that claim the social media platform damages the mental health of young users and collects their data without consent. Each lawsuit was filed individually. The suits, which are led by the attorneys general of New York and California, say the platform violated the law by “falsely claiming…

The ‘typical U.S. adult’ follows no politicians or journalists on TikTok, survey finds

The ‘typical U.S. adult’ follows no politicians or journalists on TikTok, survey finds

Claudio Ctin

Ahead of the 2024 presidential election there has been much speculation about where U.S. voters are getting their news and engaging with candidates. A new survey suggests that TikTok might not be that place. SEE ALSO: Bill Nye will only take a selfie with you if you’re voting pro-climate Pew Research Center analyzed 664 adult…

AI is fixing — and ruining — our photos

AI is fixing — and ruining — our photos

Claudio Ctin

Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge What is a photo? No, like really. What is a photo? What is a photo? What is a photo? What is a photo? When you tap the shutter button on your phone, and it grabs nearly a dozen frames out of a cache that was capturing data well before…

The best Prime Day deals you can get on some of our favorite gadgets

The best Prime Day deals you can get on some of our favorite gadgets

Claudio Ctin

Photo: Ethereal Lomoer Every month or so, we like to ask our staff about their favorite stuff — whether it’s board games, smart tech, or kitchen gadgets. And the results are usually very different, very interesting, and a lot of fun. Since Amazon is pushing a lot of deals as part of its October Prime…

Meta is bringing AI-edited video ads to Facebook and Instagram

Meta is bringing AI-edited video ads to Facebook and Instagram

Claudio Ctin

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge The next time you scroll through your Instagram and Facebook feed, you might see a video ad edited with AI. That’s because Meta is testing new AI video editing capabilities that will allow advertisers to animate an image as well as expand the borders of a video. GIF:…

iFixit now sells a USB-powered tool for removing the iPhone 16’s battery

iFixit now sells a USB-powered tool for removing the iPhone 16’s battery

Claudio Ctin

iFixit’s VoltClip offers an alternative to buying another disposable 9V battery. | Image: iFixit Apple recommends removing the iPhone 16’s battery, which is held in place with a new electrically debondable adhesive, by using a 9V battery and some alligator clips. iFixit’s new USB-powered VoltClip is an alternative tool that eliminates the need for a…

New Low Cap Token ICO Flockerz Raises $500K – Best Crypto to Buy Now?

New Low Cap Token ICO Flockerz Raises $500K – Best Crypto to Buy Now?

Claudio Ctin

The newly launched meme coin presale, Flockerz (FLOCK), has raised $500K in its fast-growing crypto presale, positioning itself as the next big meme coin of 2024. Smart money investors are showing strong interest in this new meme coin, gearing up for a potential parabolic crypto bull run. Popular crypto publications and well-known influencers are also…

Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare are finally coming to PC this month

Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare are finally coming to PC this month

Claudio Ctin

Image: Rockstar Games The original Red Dead Redemption has ports on the PS4, the Nintendo Switch, and now, finally PC. Rockstar has announced that the game and its zombified, non-canon side story Undead Nightmare is coming to PC October 29th. The game will feature new PC-specific settings to tinker with and take advantage of including:…

The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is down to just $115 for October Prime Day

The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is down to just $115 for October Prime Day

Claudio Ctin

The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is an e-reader fit for the whole family, complete with optional parental controls. | Image: Amazon As expected, Amazon is offering some great discounts on its own devices as part of its October Prime Day event — including e-readers like the note-taking Kindle Scribe, which is down to $254.99 ($85 off)…

Hurry to save 50% on the Holy Stone HS175D quadcopter drone

Hurry to save 50% on the Holy Stone HS175D quadcopter drone

Claudio Ctin

SAVE 50%: The Holy Stone HS175D quadcopter drone is on sale at Amazon for just $135.99, down from the Holy Stone MSRP of $269.99. That’s a savings of $134. Opens in a new window Credit: Holy Stone Holy Stone HS175D quadcopter drone $135.99 at Amazon $269.99 Save $134.00 Get Deal Whether you’re hoping to capture…

Scientists who built ‘foundation’ for AI awarded Nobel Prize

Scientists who built ‘foundation’ for AI awarded Nobel Prize

Claudio Ctin

Geoffrey Hinton, called the “Godfather of AI,” during day Collision 2023 at Enercare Centre in Toronto, Canada. | Photo By Ramsey Cardy / Sportsfile for Collision via Getty Images Two scientists credited with laying the “foundation of today’s powerful machine learning,” University of Toronto professor emeritus Geoffrey Hinton and Princeton University professor John Hopfield, were…

Kaspersky no longer on Google Play Store anywhere following US ban

Kaspersky no longer on Google Play Store anywhere following US ban

Claudio Ctin

Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge Citing US restrictions, Google removed Kaspersky Lab’s antivirus software from the Play Store and terminated its developer account in the days leading up to the September 29th deadline of the restrictions, according to a Kaspersky blog post yesterday. The decision was “based on overinterpretation of the U.S. restrictions,”…

RMAG news

Red Dead Redemption finally comes to PC 14 years after its original release

Claudio Ctin

Fourteen years after it debuted on PS3 and Xbox 360, and endless rumors later, Red Dead Redemption is finally coming to PC. It will hit the Rockstar Store, Steam and the Epic Games Store on October 29 with the Undead Nightmare standalone expansion included. Developer Double Eleven helped Rockstar with the port, which has many…