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.
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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, Oct. 15, 2023:
Across
Belly ___ (painful dive)
The answer is flop.
Something with a set-up and punchline
The answer is joke.
Like some green energy
The answer is solar.
Salmon, to a grizzly bear
The answer is prey.
Subtracts a negative number, essentially
The answer is adds.
Down
Norwegian coastal feature
The answer is fjord.
Reacted to a meme, informally
The answer is LOLed.
Approving responses
The answer is okays.
According to
The answer is per.
Where you might be steaming happy, not steaming mad
The answer is spa.
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