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.
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