NYT's The Mini crossword answers for February 28

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 Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024:

Across

Where Goldilocks is discovered by the Three Bears

• The answer is bed.

In-your-face

• The answer is overt.

Losing player in the 2024 Super Bowl

• The answer is Niner.

"Fly" like a flying squirrel

• The answer is glide.

One of the Three Stooges

• The answer is Moe.

Down

___ Joon Ho, director of "Parasite"

• The answer is Bong.

Wicked

• The answer is evil.

Jeans material

• The answer is denim.

Second attempt

• The answer is redo.

Something a kid might draw with brown and green crayons

• The answer is tree.

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