NYT's The Mini crossword answers for January 16

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 Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024:

Across

The "fact" that Albert Einstein flunked math class, e.g.

• The answer is myth.

Where River City is, in "The Music Man"

• The answer is Iowa.

The "B" of R&B

• The answer is blues.

End to a chess game

• The answer is mate.

Crisply shown, as a TV broadcast

• The answer is INHD.

Down

Italian city that's home to da Vinci's "The Last Supper"

• The answer is Milan.

Childhood

• The answer is youth.

Fabric for a wool jacket

• The answer is tweed.

"___ it ever occurred to you ..."

• The answer is has.

Obesity measure: Abbr.

• The answer is BMI.