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 Wednesday, October 2, 2024:
Across
Noodle soup that's the national dish of Vietnam
The answer is Pho.
Scatterbrained and unreliable
The answer is Flaky.
Like silence in a horror movie, say
The answer is Eerie.
"Sorry, can you repeat that? I ___ listening"
The answer is Wasnt.
Language spoken in Bangkok
The answer is Thai.
Down
Fold on a kilt
The answer is Pleat.
Excessively negative, as criticism
The answer is Harsh.
Hawaiian diacritical mark that looks like an apostrophe
The answer is Okina.
Hardly any
The answer is Few.
Mythical mountain monster
The answer is Yeti.
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