【avant-garde eroticism】

The avant-garde eroticismMini 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 Thursday, September 19, 2024:

Across

With 4- and 5-Across, opposite of fantasy land

• The answer is The.

See 1-Across

• The answer is Real.

See 1-Across

• The answer is World.

Bend in the road

• The answer is Curve.

Be in the driver's seat

• The answer is Steer.

Down

French for "earth"

• The answer is Terre.

Slice in two

• The answer is Halve.

___ statesman

• The answer is Elder.

Overwhelming victory

• The answer is Route.

Rooms with toilets, in European shorthand

• The answer is WCs.

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