NYT Mini Crossword May 10 Answers: Hints and clues for the Saturday puzzle
The NYT Mini Crossword consistently draws in readers with its clever clues and concise structure. Its appeal lies in its simplicity and daily freshness, making it a reliable go-to for a quick brain teaser.
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A Brief Look at The Mini Crossword
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Across Clues: Subtle Yet Satisfying
1 Across: Common item found in travel brochures – Hint: Begins with 'M'
4 Across: Prestigious Olympic recognition – Hint: Starts with 'M'
6 Across: Green figurines from a popular animated film – Hint: Begins with 'S'
8 Across: Phrase for an escaped suspect – Hint: Starts with 'A'
9 Across: Official form of identification – Hint: Begins with 'P'
10 Across: Headliner of the Eras Tour – Hint: Begins with 'S'
11 Across: Beach bottle numbers, abbreviated – Hint: Starts with 'S'
1 Down: Slang for relaxing – Hint: Ends with 'S'
2 Down: Prompt seen on payment screens – Hint: Starts with 'A'
3 Down: Action to divide into pairs – Hint: Ends with 'F'
4 Down: Insects attracted to flames – Hint: Ends with 'S'
5 Down: Informal term for genuine – Hint: Starts with 'L'
6 Down: Gooey natural substance – Hint: Begins with 'S'
7 Down: Common traffic restriction sign – Hint: Ends with 'D'
Official Answers for May 10 Mini Puzzle
1 Across: MAP
4 Across: MEDAL
6 Across: SOLDIER
8 Across: ATLARGE
9 Across: PHOTOID
10 Across: SWIFT
11 Across: SPF
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1 Down: MELLOWS
2 Down: ADDATIP
3 Down: PAIROFF
4 Down: MOTHS
5 Down: LEGIT
6 Down: SAP
7 Down: RED
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Puzzle enthusiasts continuing their daily routine with The New York Times' word games turned their attention on Saturday to the NYT Mini Crossword, a shorter but equally engaging variation of the publication's iconic crossword offering.Designed to be solved in just a few minutes, the Mini still manages to challenge players with clever clues and satisfying wordplay. Here's a detailed look at the NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers for May 10, 2025.While the NYT's full-length crossword puzzle has long enjoyed a loyal subscriber base, The Mini Crossword caters to casual solvers and newcomers alike.It resets every evening at 10 p.m. ET on weekdays, allowing an early head start for the next day's challenge.Compact and quick to complete, the game has found popularity among those seeking a brief mental exercise as part of their daily routine alongside Wordle, Connections, and Strands.For Saturday's edition, the across clues presented a mix of cultural references, general knowledge, and observational wordplay.Below are the NYT Mini Crossword hints provided for the horizontal entries:The vertical clues leaned toward informal expressions and practical references, making the puzzle accessible yet thought-provoking.Here are the NYT Mini Crossword hints for the vertical set:For solvers who struggled or simply wish to confirm their entries, here are the full answers for Saturday's Mini Crossword:The NYT Mini Crossword is intended to be a short and fairly easy puzzle, often taking players only two to five minutes to finish.The crosswords are structured to grow progressively harder as the week goes on, starting with the easiest on Monday and culminating in the toughest on Saturday.
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