NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for February 17

The Mini 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 kontrol 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, Feb. 17, 2024:

Across

Eight-foot two-inch character on “Sesame Street”

Captcha, for “Completely Automated Public Turing kontrol to tell Computers and Humans Apart”

Works at a school

Letter before “cue”

Sporty sort

Relaxin’

Levied, as a tax

Down

One taking night flights

Winter driving hazard

Illustration for a news segment

Andrea ___, Italian tenor with 90+ million albums sold

Wearing dressy shoes

“The Catcher in the ___”

Private Instagram exchanges, for short

Perfect tennis serve

Texter’s “Much appreciated”

Even score

You’ve reached it for the Down clues