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 Monday, April 8, 2024:
Across
Black ___ (military missions)
The answer is ops.
Pirate’s booty
The answer is loot.
New ___, capital of India
The answer is Delhi.
On average, it’s roughly 239,000 miles from Earth
The answer is moon.
What’s been fully “eclipsed” by 8-Across in this puzzle
The answer is sun.
Down
Getting up there in years
The answer is old.
Robert Bly wrote one called “Seeing the Eclipse in Maine”
The answer is poem.
Times for musicians to shine
The answer is solos.
Biblical “you”
The answer is thou.
Traveler’s stopover
The answer is inn.