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 19, 2024:
Across
Bicycle wheel : circle :: ___ : radius
The answer is Spoke.
Locker room amenity
The answer is Towel.
Naughty thing to do in a chorus class
The answer is Lipsync.
Frequently, in poetry
The answer is Oft.
Medical research org.
The answer is NIH.
Party guest’s guest
The answer is Plus one.
Politician with a six-year term
The answer is Senator.
Crustaceans in the genus Cyclops have only one of this organ
The answer is Eye.
Down
Suppress, as a yawn
The answer is Stifle.
Many a song on the Billboard Hot 100
The answer is Pop tune.
Yelps of pain
The answer is Ows.
Headlining speech at a convention
The answer is Keynote.
Weather phenomenon with a Spanish name
The answer is El Nino.
Hacks (off), as branches
The answer is Lops.
One-named singer who starred in “Moonstruck”
The answer is Cher.
“I’ve been thinking …”
The answer is Say.
