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 Sunday, March 10, 2024:

Across

Dream-conducive sleep stage

Italian fashion label

Amazon, but not eBay

Unlocks

Washington NBA team

Straw ___ (intentionally misrepresented arguments)

Down

Bird in a Poe poem

Biblical garden

Where the invading aliens come from in H.G. Wells’s “The War of the Worlds”

When a high schooler might take a limo

Ready for picking