【Watch Soul Online】

The Watch Soul 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 Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024:

Across

German luxury car

• The answer is BMW.

Aquariums : sea creatures :: ___ : land animals

• The answer is zoos.

Quickly falls asleep, with "out"

• The answer is zonks.

Read rapidly

• The answer is skim.

Incense residue

• The answer is ash.

Down

Sound from a bee

• The answer is bzz.

Sounds from a barn

• The answer is moos.

2023 starring role for Timothée Chalamet

• The answer is Wonka.

Winter resort rentals

• The answer is skis.

"I can't believe you did that," in text shorthand

• The answer is SMH.

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

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