【Watch Hana ni Keda Mono: Second Season Online】

The Watch Hana ni Keda Mono: Second Season OnlineMini 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, Feb. 21, 2024:

Across

Marinara sauce, for mozzarella sticks

• The answer is dip.

Comedian Bill

• The answer is Burr.

"It's better to be ___ than good" (aphorism)

• The answer is lucky.

Requests

• The answer is asks.

"What's the reason?"

• The answer is why.

Down

Rubber ___ (bath toy)

• The answer is ducky.

Annoys

• The answer is irks.

Inquire about personal matters

• The answer is pry.

Nickname for the Australian outback, with "the"

• The answer is law.

Subject taught by Elizabeth Warren before she became a U.S. senator

• The answer is bush.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.

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