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The Deborah Driggs ArchivesMini 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 Friday, October 11, 2024:

Across

Flower awarded on "The Bachelorette"

• The answer is Rose.

Insurgent takeovers

• The answer is Coups.

Admit (to)

• The answer is Ownup.

Condemn publicly

• The answer is Decry.

The paradise referred to in "Paradise Lost"

• The answer is Eden.

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Down

Took to the oars

• The answer is Rowed.

"An ___ of prevention is worth a pound of cure" (proverb)

• The answer is Ounce.

Reject, as a lover

• The answer is Spurn.

Get a glimpse of

• The answer is Espy.

Something of concern to a building developer … or software developer

• The answer is Code.

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