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 Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024:
Across
The “fact” that Albert Einstein flunked math class, e.g.
The answer is myth.
Where River City is, in “The Music Man”
The answer is Iowa.
The “B” of R&B
The answer is blues.
End to a chess game
The answer is mate.
Crisply shown, as a TV broadcast
The answer is INHD.
Down
Italian city that’s home to da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”
The answer is Milan.
Childhood
The answer is youth.
Fabric for a wool jacket
The answer is tweed.
“___ it ever occurred to you …”
The answer is has.
Obesity measure: Abbr.
The answer is BMI.
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Answers to each clue for the Jan. 16, 2024 edition of NYT’s The Mini crossword puzzle.
