NYT's The Mini crossword answers for February 17

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 Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024:

Across

Eight-foot two-inch character on "Sesame Street"

• The answer is Big Bird.

Captcha, for "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart"

• The answer is Acronym.

Works at a school

• The answer is Teaches.

Letter before "cue"

• The answer is Pee.

Sporty sort

• The answer is Athlete.

Relaxin'

• The answer is Chillin.

Levied, as a tax

• The answer is Excised.

Down

One taking night flights

• The answer is Bat.

Winter driving hazard

• The answer is Ice.

Illustration for a news segment

• The answer is Graphics.

Andrea ___, Italian tenor with 90+ million albums sold

• The answer is Bocelli.

Wearing dressy shoes

• The answer is In Heels.

"The Catcher in the ___"

• The answer is Rye.

Private Instagram exchanges, for short

• The answer is DMs.

Perfect tennis serve

• The answer is Ace.

Texter's "Much appreciated"

• The answer is THX.

Even score

• The answer is Tie.

You've reached it for the Down clues

• The answer is End.