NYT's The Mini crossword answers for September 27

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, September 27, 2024:

Across

Aptly named brand of road and mountain bikes

• The answer is Trek.

"CD"

• The answer is Seedy.

"XL"

• The answer is Excel.

Make amends

• The answer is Atone.

Alternative to Yahoo! or AOL

• The answer is MSN.

Down

Much political campaign outreach these days

• The answer is Texts

Mission for a scout, for short

• The answer is Recon.

Garden with forbidden fruit

• The answer is Eden.

Friend of Kenny, Stan and Cartman on "South Park"

• The answer is Kyle.

Feature that some undergarments claim not to have (but it's often just less noticeable)

• The answer is Seam.

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