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The Watch Sukeban Deka: The Movie OnlineMini 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, May 18, 2024:

Across

Presidential "no"

• The answer is Veto.

Members of Russia's largest ethnic minority

• The answer is Tatars.

Genre for a date night movie, perhaps

• The answer is Romance.

Mischief-maker

• The answer is Imp.

"You're ___ best!"

• The answer is The.

Vacation spent on a mountain

• The answer is Ski trip.

Tiny headphone

• The answer is Earbud.

One of sixteen playing in the Sweet Sixteen

• The answer is Team.

Down

Someone who really sucks?

• The answer is Vampire.

Flight tracker's prediction, for short

• The answer is ETA.

Hissy fit

• The answer is Tantrum.

Flower that can mimic a female insect to attract males for pollination

• The answer is Orchid.

The onetime celebrity couple of Cruise and Holmes, in tabloids

• The answer is TomKat.

Ooze

• The answer is Seep.

React to yeast

• The answer is Rise.

"Still undecided," on schedules: Abbr.

• The answer is TBA.

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

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