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, June 22, 2024:

Across

Ailment that sounds like a past-tense verb

• The answer is Flu.

Oozes slowly

• The answer is Seeps.

Cheese named for an English village

• The answer is Cheddar.

Disappointing firework

• The answer is Dud.

Principal on “Abbott Elementary”

• The answer is Ava.

Cheese named for an English village

• The answer is Stilton.

Mean, mocking smile

• The answer is Sneer.

Deity

• The answer is God.

Down

“No ___ the animals” (zoo sign)

• The answer is Feeding.

Took charge of

• The answer is Led.

All caught up on the latest

• The answer is Updated.

Closes

• The answer is Shuts.

Section of a music store, maybe

• The answer is CDs.

Took charge of

• The answer is Ran.

One born in late July, astrologically

• The answer is Leo.

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