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