The The Invited Man (2017) UncutMini 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 Friday, October 18, 2024:

Across

Packers make picks in it, for short

• The answer is NFL.

Slow ___ (South Asian primate)

• The answer is Loris.

The "S" of N.Y.S.E.

• The answer is Stock.

Like twilight

• The answer is Dusky.

Wilt Chamberlain once had 100 in a single N.B.A. game: Abbr.

• The answer is Pts.

Down

Still sleeping

• The answer is NotUp.

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by" poet

• The answer is Frost.

Dog kisses

• The answer is Licks.

Trippy drug

• The answer is LSD.

The air up there

• The answer is Sky.

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