8+ adult movies - watch free full movies and downloadMini 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 Wednesday, August 14, 2024:

Across

Get some shut-eye

• The answer is sleep.

Like some difficult running paths

• The answer is hilly.

Kind of chain you might wish to be off

• The answer is email.

"Same here!"

• The answer is ditto.

Late riser, stereotypically

• The answer is teen.

Down

Remove, as a layer of snakeskin

• The answer is shed.

Value that a function approaches, in math

• The answer is limit.

Make extremely happy

• The answer is elate.

In the top 1%

• The answer is elite.

End zone marker

• The answer is pylon.

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