NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for July 16

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• Across
• Loud sound of a cymbal
• Thin and graceful
• Decorate (with)
• Country in the Arab League
• Shade of blue for a nursery’s ceiling, maybe
• Down
• Potter’s material
• ___ cymbal (drum kit part)
• What’s the matter with them?
• Ogre who asks “What are you doing in my swamp?!”
• ___ Penny, rhyming children’s story character
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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 Tuesday, July 16, 2024:

Across

Loud sound of a cymbal

The answer is crash.

Thin and graceful

The answer is lithe.

Decorate (with)

The answer is adorn.

Country in the Arab League

The answer is Yemen.

Shade of blue for a nursery’s ceiling, maybe

The answer is sky.

Down

Potter’s material

The answer is clay.

___ cymbal (drum kit part)

The answer is ride.

What’s the matter with them?

The answer is atoms.

Ogre who asks “What are you doing in my swamp?!”

The answer is Shrek.

___ Penny, rhyming children’s story character

The answer is Henny.

 

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