【Black Magic Mask (2023)】

The Black Magic Mask (2023)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 Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024:

Across

Coffee and Coca-Cola, on the pH scale

• The answer is acids.

Daybreak

• The answer is sunup.

Dwarf planet that's only about half the width of the United States

• The answer is pluto.

Bit of web traffic

• The answer is click.

___ crow flies (directly)

• The answer is asthe.

Down

Pet adoption org.

• The answer is ASPCA.

Selects from a large group

• The answer is culls.

Indigenous people of the Arctic

• The answer is Inuit.

Language in Amsterdam

• The answer is Dutch.

Thin rod on a bicycle wheel

• The answer is spoke.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.

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