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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

I became so mired in the smart features, I forgot to walk.

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• I spent $170 on four failed northern-light tours, then saw the lights while waiting at a bus stop.
• My experiences taught me that not all tours are created equally and it's important to do research.
• I use the Aurora app to try to find opportunities for northern-lights sightings.

So far, I've

• My dad's Greek meatballs have always been part of my family's weekly dinner rotation.
• They're super easy to make, and you probably already have most of the ingredients.
• Each meatball is juicy and flavorful, and you'll easily have dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Growing up as a Greek American, certain dishes were

• Melissa Eppard is a 46-year-old who was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer when she was 36.
• The diagnosis, double mastectomy, chemo, and loss of confidence negatively impacted her sex life.
• Ten years later, she has slowly learned ways to feel confident in her body.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Melissa Eppard, cofounder of Upstate Mary. It has been edited for length

• McDonald's released a chicken sandwich amid the fast-food "chicken sandwich wars."
• The sandwich immediately drew comparisons with Chick-fil-A's iconic chicken sandwich.
• I tried