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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023:

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Across

Brainstorming result

• The answer is Idea.

Church district ... or a European capital plus a letter

• The answer is Parish.

Liberal arts college in Ohio ... or a European capital plus a letter

The answer is Oberlin.

Write in C++ or Java

• The answer is Code.

Frightened

• The answer is Alarmed.

Shakespearean protagonist ... or a European capital plus a letter

• The answer is Romeo.

Texter's qualifier

• The answer is FWIW.

Down

Stock launch for a start-up, for short

The answer is IPO.

Little bit, as of cream

The answer is Dab.

Before, in poetry

• The answer is Ere.

Group of plane workers

• The answer is Air Crew.

What many sports replays are seen in

• The answer is Slomo.

Seek's opposite

• The answer is Hide.

___ Stark, character on "Game of Thrones"

• The answer is Ned.

Dog's bark

• The answer is Arf.

Feeling in a funk

• The answer is Low.

"What ___, chopped liver?"

• The answer is Am I.

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