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. 6, 2023:

Across

X Man since 2022

• The answer is Musk.

"On your mark, get ___, go!"

• The answer is Set.

Military force

• The answer is Army.

Japanese for "yes"

• The answer is Hai.

"T" party for sports fans

• The answer is Tailgate.

Two words added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954

• The answer is Under God.

Floor covering

• The answer is Rug.

Words that fill each blank of "I know ___ who knows ___"

• The answer is A Guy.

Suffix with Vietnam or Siam

• The answer is Ese.

Computer memory unit

• The answer is Byte.

Down

Acting grown up

• The answer is Mature.

Seventh planet from the Sun

The answer is Uranus.

Slightest bit

• The answer is Smidge.

Actor who played Coach Taylor in Friday Night Lights

• The answer is Kyle.

Scooby Doo's Owner

• The answer is Shaggy.

Visit a restaurant

• The answer is Eat Out.

T-shirt pattern associated with summer camp

• The answer is Tie Dye.

Snatch

• The answer is Grab.