【the courtesan and the nun: finding spaces for female eroticism in renaissance italy】

The the courtesan and the nun: finding spaces for female eroticism in renaissance italyMini 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 Saturday, October 5, 2024:

Across

Lego piece

• The answer is Brick.

Company whose name is spelled with up to 10 O's toward the bottom of its webpages

• The answer is Google.

Inventor of the first commercially available electronic instrument, a synthesizer

• The answer is Bob Moog.

Largest country without an official language

• The answer is USA.

Some smart devices

• The answer is TVs.

Muscular dog with black and tan fur, familiarly

• The answer is Rottie.

Precipitates freezing rain

• The answer is Sleets.

Warty hopper

• The answer is Toad.

Down

Milky drink with "pearls"

• The answer is Boba Tea.

CD-___

• The answer is Rom.

"Aha!"

• The answer is I Got It.

Pumpkin spice ingredients

• The answer is Cloves.

Large beer containers

• The answer is Kegs.

Break off from the rest of the band

• The answer is Go Solo.

Go "pop"

• The answer is Burst.

Bill's time-traveling partner of film

• The answer is Ted.

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