NYT's The Mini crossword answers for August 17

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 Saturday, August 17, 2024:

Across

Stuff chewed by a cow

• The answer is Cud.

Bakery offerings

• The answer is Cakes.

Corporate makeover

• The answer is Rebrand.

100%

• The answer is All.

"___ De Jing" (philosophical text)

• The answer is Dao.

Like restrictions you might mention to a waiter

• The answer is Dietary.

Difficult shape for a mini golf hole

• The answer is Anthill.

Ah, this takes me back!

• The answer is Reverse.

Down

What the Disney Channel and Golf Channel appear on

• The answer is Cable TV.

Kyiv's land: Abbr.

• The answer is UKR.

Awkward silence in a broadcast

• The answer is Dead air.

Dion who performed atop the Eiffel Tower at the 2024 Olympics

• The answer is Celine.

Responds in an aggressive and threatening tone

• The answer is Snarls.

Weather-detecting technology

• The answer is Radar.

Writer Arthur Conan ___

• The answer is Doyle.

The "t" of btw

• The answer is The.

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