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, June 29, 2024:
Across
Thermometer reading, for short
- The answer is TEMP.
What the letters of ROY G. BIV stand for
- The answer is COLORS.
Totally rad
- The answer is AWESOME.
Equivalent of 165 bottles of beer
- The answer is KEG.
Spanish for "aunt"
- The answer is TIA.
Pink Pearls are classic ones
- The answer is ERASERS.
Devious
- The answer is SNEAKY.
Male cats or turkeys
- The answer is TOMS.
Down
"The Two ___," second volume of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy
- The answer is TOWERS.
Gracefully stylish
- The answer is ELEGANT.
Jun., Jul., Aug., etc.
- The answer is MOS.
The 76ers or the 49ers
- The answer is PROTEAM.
Serving at a birthday party
- The answer is CAKE.
Self-satisfied smiles
- The answer is SMIRKS.
"Piece of 5-Down!"
- The answer is EASY.
Improvement of a web page's visibility, for short
- The answer is SEO.
