NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for August 16

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.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Friday, August 16, 2024:

Across

Senegal’s neighbor to the east

• The answer is Mali.

___ Allen White, star of TV’s “The Bear”

• The answer is Jeremy.

Make a getaway

• The answer is escape.

What’s longer in the morning and evening than it is at noon

• The answer is shadow.

Voices below altos

• The answer is tenors.

No longer in the Drafts folder

• The answer is sent.

Down

Interlocks (with)

• The answer is meshes.

Esoteric

• The answer is arcane.

Give false hope to

• The answer is leadon.

Ship into the country

• The answer is import.

“Surely you ___!”

• The answer is jest.

Coniferous trees with red berries

• The answer is yews.

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