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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 Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024:
Across
Eight-foot two-inch character on “Sesame Street”
The answer is Big Bird.
Captcha, for “Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart”
The answer is Acronym.
Works at a school
The answer is Teaches.
Letter before “cue”
The answer is Pee.
Sporty sort
The answer is Athlete.
Relaxin’
The answer is Chillin.
Levied, as a tax
The answer is Excised.
Down
One taking night flights
The answer is Bat.
Winter driving hazard
The answer is Ice.
Illustration for a news segment
The answer is Graphics.
Andrea ___, Italian tenor with 90+ million albums sold
The answer is Bocelli.
Wearing dressy shoes
The answer is In Heels.
“The Catcher in the ___”
The answer is Rye.
Private Instagram exchanges, for short
The answer is DMs.
Perfect tennis serve
The answer is Ace.
Texter’s “Much appreciated”
The answer is THX.
Even score
The answer is Tie.
You’ve reached it for the Down clues
The answer is End.
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Answers to each clue for the Feb. 17, 2024 edition of NYT’s The Mini crossword puzzle.
