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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 Sunday, April 14, 2024:

Across

Ensnare

  • The answer is Trap.

___ Millions (lottery)

  • The answer is Mega.

Gets the wrinkles out of

  • The answer is Irons.

Edit menu option after a « Whoops! »

  • The answer is Undo.

2023 biopic for which Annette Bening and Jodie Foster received Oscar nominations

  • The answer is Nyad.

Down

« Eww, spare me the details! »

The answer is TMI.

Any episode of « Seinfeld » or « Friends, » nowadays

  • The answer is Rerun.

Extreme suffering

  • The answer is Agony.

Animal that « eats, shoots & leaves » in a book about punctuation

  • The answer is Panda.

Grass in a landscaper’s roll

  • The answer is Sod.