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 Wednesday, January 15, 2025:
Across
Food that many an N.Y.C. tourist grabs for breakfast
The answer is Bagel.
Got out of bed
The answer is Arose.
Adjective paired with 3-Down in a simile
The answer is Loose.
Effortlessness
The answer is Ease.
Tyrannosaurus ___
The answer is Rex.
Down
Makeshift seat in a barnyard, maybe
The answer is Bale.
Very loud, like a stadium crowd
The answer is ARoar.
Bird whose name rhymes with 7-Across
The answer is Goose.
Fictional Vermont college on Netflix's "The Sex Lives of College Girls"
The answer is Essex.
Author Harper
The answer is Lee.
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