NYT's The Mini crossword answers for February 16

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 Friday, Feb. 16, 2024:

Across

Set of 24 for the human skeleton

• The answer is ribs.

Prophet swallowed by a whale

• The answer is Jonah.

Indigenous people in "Killers of the Flower Moon"

• The answer is Osage.

Scrabble pieces

• The answer is tiles.

Buy's opposite

• The answer is sell.

Down

Actress Perez

• The answer is Rosie.

With everything tallied up

• The answer is inall.

Tennis slang for winning a set 6-0, which comes from the shape of "0"

• The answer is bagel.

"I'll have what ___ having" (classic line from "When Harry Met Sally")

• The answer is shes.

Quickly writes (down)

• The answer is jots.

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