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The Secret Affairs: Stepmother Friend’s Mom Daughter in lawMini 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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, July 3, 2024:

Across

Defrosts

• The answer is thaws.

Event with barrel racing and bull riding

• The answer is rodeo.

"Gosh darn it!"

• The answer is aw man (no space).

Rocker who plays himself, as a murder suspect, on Only Murders in the Building

• The answer is Sting.

Have the ___ for (be attracted to)

• The answer is hots.

Down

Totally awful, in slang

• The answer is trash.

Words on many self-help books

• The answer is how to (no space).

Confess

• The answer is admit.

Gradually introduces to solid food

• The answer is weans.

Best Original ___ (Oscars category)

• The answer is song.

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