【Michael Maien】

Source：Miracle Information Network Editor：Life Time：2025-06-26 00:10:13

The Michael MaienMini 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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Saturday, October 5, 2024:

Across

Lego piece

The answer is Brick.

Company whose name is spelled with up to 10 O's toward the bottom of its webpages

The answer is Google.

Inventor of the first commercially available electronic instrument, a synthesizer

The answer is Bob Moog.

Largest country without an official language

The answer is USA.

Some smart devices

The answer is TVs.

Muscular dog with black and tan fur, familiarly

The answer is Rottie.

Precipitates freezing rain

The answer is Sleets.

Warty hopper

The answer is Toad.

Down

Milky drink with "pearls"

The answer is Boba Tea.

CD-___

The answer is Rom.

"Aha!"

The answer is I Got It.

Pumpkin spice ingredients

The answer is Cloves.

Large beer containers

The answer is Kegs.

Break off from the rest of the band

The answer is Go Solo.

Go "pop"

The answer is Burst.

Bill's time-traveling partner of film

The answer is Ted.

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