【Bawdy Tales of Edo: Octopus & Sea Shell】

The Bawdy Tales of Edo: Octopus & Sea ShellMini 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 Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024:

Across

Stunt bike sport, for short

• The answer is BMX.

Title with an apostrophe directly in the middle

• The answer is Ma'am.

"___ Karenina" (Tolstoy novel)

• The answer is Anna.

Fluffy Indian bread

• The answer is Naan.

Stay right there!

• The answer is Inn.

Battery for a TV remote

• The answer is AAA.

Down

Fruit depicted by the circled letters

• The answer is Banana.

Spanish for "tomorrow"

• The answer is Manana.

Marvel Comics mutant

• The answer is X-Man.

Craze

• The answer is Mania.

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

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