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The family 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 Wednesday, October 2, 2024:

Across

Noodle soup that's the national dish of Vietnam

• The answer is Pho.

Scatterbrained and unreliable

• The answer is Flaky.

Like silence in a horror movie, say

• The answer is Eerie.

"Sorry, can you repeat that? I ___ listening"

• The answer is Wasnt.

Language spoken in Bangkok

• The answer is Thai.

Down

Fold on a kilt

• The answer is Pleat.

Excessively negative, as criticism

• The answer is Harsh.

Hawaiian diacritical mark that looks like an apostrophe

• The answer is Okina.

Hardly any

• The answer is Few.

Mythical mountain monster

• The answer is Yeti.

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