
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 Friday, April 19, 2024:
Across
Bicycle wheel : circle :: ___ : radius
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The answer is Spoke. 
Locker room amenity
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The answer is Towel. 
Naughty thing to do in a chorus class
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The answer is Lipsync. 
Frequently, in poetry
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The answer is Oft. 
Medical research org.
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The answer is NIH. 
Party guest’s guest
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The answer is Plus one. 
Politician with a six-year term
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The answer is Senator. 
Crustaceans in the genus Cyclops have only one of this organ
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The answer is Eye. 
Down
Suppress, as a yawn
The answer is Stifle.
Many a song on the Billboard Hot 100
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The answer is Pop tune. 
Yelps of pain
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The answer is Ows. 
Headlining speech at a convention
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The answer is Keynote. 
Weather phenomenon with a Spanish name
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The answer is El Nino. 
Hacks (off), as branches
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The answer is Lops. 
One-named singer who starred in « Moonstruck »
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The answer is Cher. 
« I’ve been thinking … »
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The answer is Say. 
 
                                                         
                                                         
                                                         
                                                         
                                                        