NYT's The Mini crossword answers for July 16

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 Tuesday, July 16, 2024:

Across

Loud sound of a cymbal

• The answer is crash.

Thin and graceful

• The answer is lithe.

Decorate (with)

• The answer is adorn.

Country in the Arab League

• The answer is Yemen.

Shade of blue for a nursery's ceiling, maybe

• The answer is sky.

Down

Potter's material

• The answer is clay.

___ cymbal (drum kit part)

• The answer is ride.

What's the matter with them?

• The answer is atoms.

Ogre who asks "What are you doing in my swamp?!"

• The answer is Shrek.

___ Penny, rhyming children's story character

• The answer is Henny.