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The Randy Spears 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 Monday, April 8, 2024:

Across

Black ___ (military missions)

• The answer is ops.

Pirate's booty

• The answer is loot.

New ___, capital of India

• The answer is Delhi.

On average, it's roughly 239,000 miles from Earth

• The answer is moon.

What's been fully "eclipsed" by 8-Across in this puzzle

• The answer is sun.

Down

Getting up there in years

The answer is old.

Robert Bly wrote one called "Seeing the Eclipse in Maine"

• The answer is poem.

Times for musicians to shine

• The answer is solos.

Biblical "you"

• The answer is thou.

Traveler's stopover

• The answer is inn.

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

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