【Watch 365 Days Online】

The Watch 365 Days 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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, July 9, 2024:

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Substance used by violin players

• The answer is rosin.

One of the world's largest land animals, familiarly

• The answer is hippo.

Trojan War epic

• The answer is Iliad.

N.B.A. team that recently agreed to its first trade with the Knicks in over 40 years

• The answer is Nets.

Lyric poems

• The answer is odes.

Down

One of the world's largest land animals, familiarly

• The answer is rhino.

Well-___ machine

• The answer is oiled.

Petty ill will

• The answer is spite.

"Skip me," in a game

• The answer is I pass (no space).

Nonverbal agreement

• The answer is nod.

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The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

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

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