【Poor Things】

The Poor ThingsMini 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 Wednesday, September 11, 2024:

Across

"You're slaying!," to a drag queen

• The answer is Werk.

"Same here"

• The answer is SodoI.

"Pipe" or "pump" instrument

• The answer is organ.

Ran away from the scene

• The answer is fled.

Things often skipped while listening to podcasts

• The answer is ads.

Down

New York ___, newspaper that published the first crossword puzzle (1913)

• The answer is World.

A cube has 12 of them

• The answer is edges.

The Beatles sang about a long and winding one

• The answer is road.

Family members, collectively

• The answer is kin.

Place for a couch potato

• The answer is sofa.

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