The Watch Where Sleeping Dogs Lie OnlineMini 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, June 18, 2024:

Across

Fitting

• The answer is apt.

Fake identity

• The answer is alias.

Was really bad at something

• The answer is stank.

Marsupial friend of Winnie-the-Pooh

• The answer is Kanga.

Marsupial friend of Winnie-the-Pooh

• The answer is Roo.

Down

Spot for wedding vows

• The answer is altar.

Instrument that contains strings but isn't a string instrument

• The answer is piano.

Dance it takes two to do

• The answer is tango.

"___ me anything"

• The answer is ask.

Music genre that's an anagram of 4-Down

• The answer is ska.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.