The anthony bourdain cause of death auto-eroticismMini 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 Friday, Oct. 27, 2023:

Across

"The ___ was angry that day, my friends – like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli" ("Seinfeld" line)

  • The answer is sea.

With 7-Across, longtime cereal brand with a fruit in its name

  • The answer is Apple.

Sci-fi robot

The answer is droid.

See 4-Across

  • The answer is Jacks.

Most common word in English, according to Oxford

  • The answer is the.

Down

He could "eat no fat," in a nursery rhyme

  • The answer is Sprat.

Geological time period

  • The answer is epoch.

Similar

  • The answer is alike.

Modifying word: Abbr.

  • The answer is adj.

Singer Sheeran and actor Helms

  • The answer is eds.

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