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.
Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Thursday, April 18, 2024:
Across
Bluegrass instrument
The answer is banjo.
Audible way to think
The answer is aloud.
“Aladdin” character whose first line is “Oy! 10,000 years will give you such a crick in the neck!”
The answer is Genie.
Members of a company’s C-suite
The answer is execs.
Behind schedule
The answer is late.
Down
The schmear goes here
The answer is bagel.
Amazon’s assistant
The answer is Alexa.
Group of nine
The answer is nonet.
Battery life, informally
The answer is juice.
Poems like “To Autumn” and “To a Skylark”
The answer is Odes.
