【roads of excess, palaces of wisdom: eroticism and reflexivity in the study of mysticism】

The roads of excess, palaces of wisdom: eroticism and reflexivity in the study of mysticismMini 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 Sunday, August 26, 2024:

Across

Soccer player's prominent muscle

• The answer is calf.

Member of an underwater colony

• The answer is coral.

Mario's twin

• The answer is Luigi.

Fluster

• The answer is upset.

Source of a buzz … with or without its last letter?

• The answer is beer.

Down

Two-door car

• The answer is coupe.

Get up or come up

• The answer is arise.

Light-colored variety of 8-Across

• The answer is lager.

Move swiftly, like a butterfly

• The answer is flit.

♣️

• The answer is club.

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