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 Thursday, Oct. 15, 2023:

Across

Belly ___ (painful dive)

• The answer is flop.

Something with a set-up and punchline

• The answer is joke.

Like some green energy

The answer is solar.

Salmon, to a grizzly bear

• The answer is prey.

Subtracts a negative number, essentially

• The answer is adds.

Down

Norwegian coastal feature

The answer is fjord.

Reacted to a meme, informally

The answer is LOLed.

Approving responses

• The answer is okays.

According to

• The answer is per.

Where you might be steaming happy, not steaming mad

• The answer is spa.