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 Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023:

Across

Beer ingredient

• The answer is hops.

Sneezing sound

• The answer is achoo.

Reprimand

The answer is scold.

Absolutely despised

• The answer is hated.

Green growth on a tree

• The answer is moss.

Down

Chopped-up potato mixture

• The answer is hash.

Namesake of a philosophical razor

• The answer is Occam.

Instagram upload

• The answer is photo.

Shoe bottoms

• The answer is soles.

Vegas calculations

• The answer is odds.