NYT's The Mini crossword answers for January 3

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, Jan. 3, 2024:

Across

Angel hair, bowties, shells, etc.

• The answer is pasta.

Job on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"

• The answer is cop.

Sound of snow falling off of a roof

• The answer is thump.

Spider's creation

• The answer is web.

Currently broadcasting

• The answer is onair.

Down

___ diving

• The answer is scuba.

Fashion designer Ford

• The answer is Tom.

Snapchat or Spotify

• The answer is app.

Approximate shape of this puzzle's white squares ... and a synonym of the circled letters

• The answer is two.

Egg layer

• The answer is hen.