NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 23

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 Saturday, March 23, 2024:

Across

Battering ___

• The answer is Ram.

Did some computer programming

• The answer is Coded.

Coating on lashes

• The answer is Mascara.

Major influence on Walt Whitman and Henry David Thoreau

• The answer is Emerson.

Chocolate hazelnut spread

• The answer is Nutella.

"Stainless" stuff

• The answer is Steel.

H.S. courses for college credit

• The answer is APs.

Down

___ Stone, key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics

• The answer is Rosetta.

The insidious proliferation of modern marketing

• The answer is Ad Creep.

Red spots on the skin

• The answer is Measles.

Albert ___, Nobel-winning author of "The Stranger"

• The answer is Camus.

Dryly humorous

• The answer is Droll.

Dudes

• The answer is Men.

California's Santa ___ winds

• The answer is Ana.