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The update ArchivesMini 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, Jan. 30, 2024:

Across

Much physical mail, depressingly

• The answer is bills.

Dummy

• The answer is idiot.

Final animal on the ark, if Noah went by alphabetical order

• The answer is zebra.

"Darn it!"

• The answer is drat.

Deodorant brand

• The answer is axe.

Down

Show ___ (Hollywood industry)

• The answer is biz.

Carded outside a club, for short

• The answer is IDed.

October zodiac sign

• The answer is Libra.

Environmental Seuss character, with "the"

• The answer is Lorax.

U.S. department headed by Antony Blinken

• The answer is state.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.

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