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 Friday, April 12, 2024:
Across
“Wow, what are the ___?”
The answer is Odds.
Trippy fungus, informally
The answer is Shroom.
Kind of comedy at a comedy club
The answer is Standup.
Continuously remind
The answer is Nag.
The Diamondbacks, on scoreboards
The answer is Ari.
White covering on a mountain
The answer is Snowcap.
Yoga teacher’s instruction
The answer is Inhale.
Roughly half of babies, to their parents
The answer is Sons.
Down
Shohei ___, baseball player who signed the biggest contract in pro sports history (10 years, $700 million)
The answer is Ohtani.
Creatures symbolized on mah-jongg tiles
The answer is Dragons.
Actor Cheadle
The answer is Don.
Coca-Cola container
The answer is Soda can.
Tax form IDs, for short
The answer is SNSS.
Paintings on city buildings
The answer is Murals.
Plumber’s tube
The answer is Pipe.
One of journalism’s “five W’s”
The answer is Who.
