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, May 14, 2024:

Across

Kind of board for a séance

• The answer is Ouija.

Building add-on

• The answer is annex.

Info accompanying an artist's name on a museum placard

• The answer is title.

Be a tattletale

• The answer is tell.

___ as a fox

• The answer is sly.

Down

Plant-based milk option

• The answer is oat.

Meters, miles, milliliters, etc.

• The answer is units.

What a file marked "Top Secret" may contain

• The answer is intel.

Powdered donut's filling

• The answer is jelly.

Figure skater's leap

• The answer is axel.

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