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 Saturday, March 23, 2024:
Across
Battering ___
The answer is Ram.
Did some computer programming
The answer is Coded.
Coating on lashes
The answer is Mascara.
Major influence on Walt Whitman and Henry David Thoreau
The answer is Emerson.
Chocolate hazelnut spread
The answer is Nutella.
“Stainless” stuff
The answer is Steel.
H.S. courses for college credit
The answer is APs.
Down
___ Stone, key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics
The answer is Rosetta.
The insidious proliferation of modern marketing
The answer is Ad Creep.
Red spots on the skin
The answer is Measles.
Albert ___, Nobel-winning author of “The Stranger”
The answer is Camus.
Dryly humorous
The answer is Droll.
Dudes
The answer is Men.
California’s Santa ___ winds
The answer is Ana.
