NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 3

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 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, April 3, 2024:

Across

London ___, drink of steamed milk and Earl Grey tea

• The answer is fog.

Woman celebrating with a band?

• The answer is bride.

Pinky or pinky toe

• The answer is digit.

What a phoenix emerges from, with "the"

• The answer is ashes.

"You ain't seen nothing ___"

• The answer is yet.

Down

Skirmish or scuffle

The answer is fight.

Dog in "Garfield"

• The answer is odie.

Understands, as a joke

• The answer is gets.

Time to blow out the candles, informally

• The answer is bday.

Increase

• The answer is rise.