NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle Answers for October 16th

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times'adored daily crossword puzzle. While The Crossword is a longer experience that requires both knowledge and patience, The Mini is a completely different atmosphere.

Since there are only a handful of clues to solve, the daily puzzle doubles as a quick-run test for many who play it.

So when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you're at a loss when playing The Mini – similar to Wordle and Connections – you've come to the right place.

Here are the clues and answers for NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, October 16, 2024:

Over

What changes often in this note

Natural border between France and Italy

Total value displayed in a running app

Embattled Mayor Adams

Knowledgeable person, hidden backwards in “knowledge”.

Down

Capital on the Nile

Aggressive poker bet

Tiny point

Suffix with steward or host

The kitten's cry

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Do you also play NYT Strands? Check out clues and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're looking for? Here is the solution to yesterday's mini crossword puzzle.