The Mini is a bite-sized model of The New York Instances‘ revered each day crossword. Whereas the crossword is a lengthier expertise that requires each information and persistence to finish, The Mini is a completely completely different vibe.

With solely a handful of clues to reply, the each day puzzle doubles as a speed-running check for a lot of who play it.

So, when a tough clue disrupts a participant’s move, it may be irritating! If you end up stumped enjoying The Mini — very similar to with Wordle and Connections — now we have you coated.

Listed below are the clues and solutions to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024:

Throughout

Eight-foot two-inch character on “Sesame Avenue”

Captcha, for “Utterly Automated Public Turing check to inform Computer systems and People Aside”

Works at a faculty

Letter earlier than “cue”

Sporty type

Relaxin’

Levied, as a tax

Down

One taking evening flights

Winter driving hazard

Illustration for a information section

Andrea ___, Italian tenor with 90+ million albums offered

Sporting dressy sneakers

“The Catcher within the ___”

Non-public Instagram exchanges, for brief

Excellent tennis serve

Texter’s “A lot appreciated”

Even rating

You have reached it for the Down clues