NYT's The Mini crossword answers for July 4

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 Thursday, July 4, 2024:

Across

Fireworks show exclamations

• The answer is oohs.

Italy's shape

• The answer is boot.

Polynesian island nation

• The answer is Samoa.

Like a proverbial "nest" once the kids go to college

• The answer is empty.

Fireworks show exclamations

• The answer is aahs.

Down

President who wrote the memoir "A Promised Land"

• The answer is Obama.

That little extra something

• The answer is oomph.

Sounds from an owl

• The answer is hoots.

"Don't go!"

• The answer is stay.

"From ___ to shining ___"

• The answer is sea.