【Sexuality, Eroticism, and Gender in French and Francophone Literature】

The Sexuality, Eroticism, and Gender in French and Francophone LiteratureMini 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 Friday, July 12, 2024:

Across

Bad thing to drop while riding a chairlift

• The answer is ski.

Batman's archenemy

• The answer is Joker.

What a cartoon character might grab onto if they're swallowed whole

• The answer is uvula.

Big name in PCs

• The answer is dell.

"For Your Eyes ___" (1981 Bond film)

• The answer is Only.

Down

Prop for Hamlet when he says "Alas, poor Yorick!"

• The answer is skull.

Grace who starred in three Hitchcock films

• The answer is Kelly.

Savings plan option, for short

• The answer is IRA.

Olympic sport from Japan

• The answer is judo.

Place for roasting

• The answer is oven.

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