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The how to explore your eroticismMini 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, May 8, 2024:

Across

Hybrid striped animal whose dad is a 1-Down, and whose mom starts with "h"

• The answer is zorse.

Put into law

• The answer is enact.

Software releases that might still be buggy

• The answer is betas.

"Save it for a ___ day"

• The answer is rainy.

So much

• The answer is alot.

Down

Black-and-white safari animal

• The answer is zebra.

Shaq's last name

• The answer is oneal.

Numerical relationship often written with a colon

• The answer is ratio.

Barely enough, quantity-wise

• The answer is scant.

Online marketplace for crafters

• The answer is Etsy.

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

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