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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 Friday, April 19, 2024:

Across

Bicycle wheel : circle :: ___ : radius

  • The answer is Spoke.

Locker room amenity

  • The answer is Towel.

Naughty thing to do in a chorus class

  • The answer is Lipsync.

Frequently, in poetry

  • The answer is Oft.

Medical research org.

  • The answer is NIH.

Party guest’s guest

  • The answer is Plus one.

Politician with a six-year term

  • The answer is Senator.

Crustaceans in the genus Cyclops have only one of this organ

  • The answer is Eye.

Down

Suppress, as a yawn

The answer is Stifle.

Many a song on the Billboard Hot 100

  • The answer is Pop tune.

Yelps of pain

  • The answer is Ows.

Headlining speech at a convention

  • The answer is Keynote.

Weather phenomenon with a Spanish name

  • The answer is El Nino.

Hacks (off), as branches

  • The answer is Lops.

One-named singer who starred in « Moonstruck »

  • The answer is Cher.

« I’ve been thinking … »

  • The answer is Say.