The Beauty and the Beast porn parody (1988)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 Friday, May 31, 2024:

Across

Something found inside a cookie or credit card

• The answer is chip.

Keep for later

• The answer is save.

Cut down the middle

• The answer is split.

Top choice, informally

• The answer is fave.

The second and third numbers of the Fibonacci sequence

• The answer is ones.

Down

Channel for politics nerds

• The answer is Cspan.

Cut down the middle

• The answer is halve.

Columbia, Cornell, etc.

• The answer is ivies.

Commander or Major, for Joe Biden

• The answer is pet.

Airport with a BART station

• The answer is SFO.

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