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, August 3, 2024:

Across

With 1-Down, 2024 album in which Beyoncé is “reinventing American music in her own image,” per Rolling Stone

• The answer is Cowboy.

Sewer entrance

• The answer is Manhole.

Brand that coined color names like Purple Pizzazz and Jazzberry Jam

• The answer is Crayola.

Lawyer: Abbr.

• The answer is ATT.

Baby fox or skunk

• The answer is Kit.

Dwellings made from animal hides

• The answer is Teepees.

Pours down

• The answer is Pours Down.

Size between small and large: Abbr.

• The answer is Med.

Down

See 1-Across

• The answer is Carter.

Like gymnasts and relay racers, at the Olympics

• The answer is On a team.

“How come?”

• The answer is Why.

One of a pair on a shelf

• The answer is Book end.

Simple skateboard tricks

• The answer is Ollies.

Poet William Butler ___

• The answer is Yeats.

Exam for a future doc

• The answer is MCAT.

Eight slices of pizza, typically

• The answer is Pie.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

• Galaxy Group Offices – Gurugram
• Looks like GameStop just shut down ‘Game Informer’ magazine and killed its archive