If you’re anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from the New York Times. Working on the daily Connections, Wordle and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can’t forget about the NYT’s The Mini Crossword too!
Although the NYT is known for “The Crossword,” a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan-following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.
So, if you’re working on today’s Mini on Monday, May 26, 2025, and need some help (I’ve been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both “Across” and “Down” words, followed by “Across Answers” and “Down Answers,” so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!
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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Monday, May 26, 2025
Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: Endangers — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
6 Across: “Bloomin'” item at Outback Steakhouse — HINT: Starts with the letter “O”
7 Across: Up the ___ (plentifully) — HINT: Starts with the letter “W”
8 Across: Lived (in) — HINT: Ends with the letter “T”
9 Across: “You wanted to see me because…?” — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: Rambunctious — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
2 Down: Totally blown away — HINT: Starts with the letter “I”
3 Down: S, M and L — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
4 Down: ___-Aid Man, mascot known for smashing through walls and yelling “Oh, yeah!” — HINT: Ends with the letter “L”
5 Down: Pesky little twerp — HINT: Ends with the letter “T”
Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Monday, May 26, 2025
Don’t go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today’s Mini Crossword.
NYT Mini Across Answers
1 Across: Endangers — RISKS
6 Across: “Bloomin'” item at Outback Steakhouse — ONION
7 Across: Up the ___ (plentifully) — WAZOO
8 Across: Lived (in) — DWELT
9 Across: “You wanted to see me because…?” — YES
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Rambunctious — ROWDY
2 Down: Totally blown away — IN AWE
3 Down: S, M and L — SIZES
4 Down: ___-Aid Man, mascot known for smashing through walls and yelling “Oh, yeah!” — KOOL
5 Down: Pesky little twerp — SNOT
That’s it! How quickly were you able to complete today’s Mini?!
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