The Mini is a compact version of The New York Times’ esteemed daily crossword. Unlike its lengthier counterpart, which demands both knowledge and patience, The Mini offers a different experience.
With only a few clues to solve, the daily puzzle serves as a speed challenge for many players. When a difficult clue interrupts the player’s momentum, it can be frustrating. For those who encounter challenges with The Mini, similar to Wordle and Connections, assistance is readily available.
Below are the clues and answers to The New York Times’ The Mini for Saturday, May 10, 2025:
Across
- Common inclusion in a tourist’s brochure
- Olympic honor
- Any of a set of green plastic toys in "Toy Story"
- Still on the loose
- Driver’s license or passport
- Star of the Eras Tour
- 30, 45 or 50, on a beach bottle: Abbr.
Down
- Chills (out)
- Prompt after swiping a card at an iPad cash register
- Form groups of two
- Flittering fliers around a flame
- Totally authentic
- Sticky stuff
- "No turn on ___" (road sign)
For more puzzles, Mashable offers a variety of games including Mahjong, Sudoku, and crosswords.
Additionally, a featured video discusses the Wordle strategy used by The New York Times’ Head of Games.
Players of NYT Strands can access hints and answers for today’s puzzle. For those interested in previous puzzles, solutions to earlier crosswords are also available.
Topics related to this content include Gaming and the Mini Crossword.
