The Mini, a condensed version of The New York Times‘ esteemed daily crossword, offers a quick puzzle-solving experience, contrasting the longer, more demanding traditional crossword. Comprising only a few clues, this daily challenge often serves as a test of quick thinking and agility for participants. Occasionally, complex clues interrupt the seamless progression of players, potentially causing frustration. For anyone encountering difficulty with The Mini—similar to experiences with Wordle or Connections—assistance is readily available.
The clues and solutions for The New York Times’ The Mini on Saturday, October 12, 2024, are as follows:
Across:
- Had sore muscles
- Rolled pastry that’s German for "whirlpool"
- Setting for the 2014 film "Selma"
- Jurisprudence
- Word, in French
- Last day for a scheduled session, say
- Speak with pauses
- Woodcutting tools with arched blades
Down:
- Home of the Braves
- Crustacean in Cajun cuisine
- What 1-Down is for Delta Airlines
- Soybeans served in the pod
- Lowers in rank
- Retail activity
- "Not now!"
- Area between North and South Korea, for short
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Additionally, insights into playing NYT Strands, as well as hints and solutions for the latest puzzles, are available. For those interested in learning about clever strategies, a video featuring The New York Times’ Head of Games discussing Wordle tactics is featured. Links to past puzzles for those seeking resolutions from previous days are included.