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. on the weekdays, unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.
So, if you’re working on today’s Mini on Saturday, May 10, 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 Saturday, May 10, 2025
Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: Common inclusion in a tourist’s brochure — HINT: Starts with the letter “M”
4 Across: Olympic honor — HINT: Starts with the letter “M”
6 Across: Any of a set of green plastic toys in “Toy Story” — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
8 Across: Still on the loose — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
9 Across: Driver’s license or passport — HINT: Starts with the letter “P”
10 Across: Star of the Eras Tour — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
11 Across: 30, 45 or 50, on a beach bottle: Abbr. — HINT: Starts with the Letter “S”
NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: Chills (out) — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
2 Down: Prompt after swiping one’s card at an iPad cash register — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
3 Down: Form groups of two — HINT: Ends with the letter “F”
4 Down: Flittering fliers around a flame — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
5 Down: Totally authentic — HINT: Starts with the letter “L”
6 Down: Sticky stuff — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
7 Down: “No turn on _” (road sign) — HINT: Ends with the letter “D”
Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Saturday, May 10, 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: Common inclusion in a tourist’s brochure — MAP
4 Across: Olympic honor — MEDAL
6 Across: Any of a set of green plastic toys in “Toy Story” — SOLDIER
8 Across: Still on the loose — ATLARGE
9 Across: Driver’s license or passport — PHOTOID
10 Across: Star of the Eras Tour — SWIFT
11 Across: 30, 45 or 50, on a beach bottle: Abbr. — SPF
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Chills (out) — MELLOWS
2 Down: Prompt after swiping one’s card at an iPad cash register — ADDATIP
3 Down: Form groups of two — PAIROFF
4 Down: Flittering fliers around a flame — MOTHS
5 Down: Totally authentic — LEGIT
6 Down: Sticky stuff — SAP
7 Down: “No turn on _” (road sign) — RED
That’s it! How quickly were you able to complete today’s Mini?!
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