NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 18

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 Thursday, April 18, 2024:

Across

Bluegrass instrument

• The answer is banjo.

Audible way to think

• The answer is aloud.

"Aladdin" character whose first line is "Oy! 10,000 years will give you such a crick in the neck!"

• The answer is Genie.

Members of a company's C-suite

• The answer is execs.

Behind schedule

• The answer is late.

Down

The schmear goes here

The answer is bagel.

Amazon's assistant

• The answer is Alexa.

Group of nine

• The answer is nonet.

Battery life, informally

• The answer is juice.

Poems like "To Autumn" and "To a Skylark"

• The answer is Odes.