【Just a Stranger】

The Just a StrangerMini 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, March 2, 2024:

Across

Algebra, calculus, etc.

• The answer is Math.

College reunion attendees

• The answer is Alumni.

Broadway's "The Book of ____"

• The answer is Mormon.

Author Patchett

• The answer is Ann.

Nickname for a longtime Supreme Court justice

• The answer is RBG.

Heat on low

• The answer is Simmer.

Drug such as morphine or codeine

• The answer is Opiate.

Feature of a leopard or lobster

• The answer is Claw.

Down

Word belted out by Freddie Mercury in the first verse of "Bohemian Rhapsody"

• The answer is Mama.

Pete ___, All-Star slugger for the New York Mets

• The answer is Alonso.

Rounded root vegetable

• The answer is Turnip.

"Let me think ..."

• The answer is Hmm.

Standard

• The answer is Normal.

Still being tested, as an app

• The answer is In Beta.

Got bigger

• The answer is Grew.

Piece of podcasting equipment

• The answer is Mic.

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

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