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. 14, 2023:

Across

Illegally copied and sold, as music

• The answer is Pirated.

Word that Nemo struggles to pronounce in "Finding Nemo"

• The answer is Anemone.

Classic cinnamon candy

• The answer is Red Hots.

Snake-like fish

• The answer is Eel.

Los Angeles football team

• The answer is The Rams.

Pet that might have a wheel

• The answer is Hamster.

Slurped seafood delicacy

• The answer is Oysters.

Down

Number on a mini golf scorecard

• The answer is Par.

Suffix with nectar, for a fruit

The answer is Ine.

Cashes in

• The answer is Redeems.

Liberal arts college whose name anagrams to 11- and 15-Across

• The answer is Amhearst.

"Sorry, you missed your window"

• The answer is Too Late.

Tree creature in Middle-earth

• The answer is Ent.

___ Moines, Iowa

• The answer is Des.

However, informally

• The answer is Tho.

Food for a horse

• The answer is Hay.

French for "sea"

• The answer is Mer.

4th-year students: Abbr.

• The answer is Srs.