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NYT Mini Crossword for May 6, 2025 blends smart clues, sharp wordplay, and fun trivia into a quick puzzle packed with challenge, clarity, and daily brain buzz.
NYT Mini brings a brand-new brain twist every day. Today is no exception, new day, new puzzle. The New York Times Mini Crossword sets the tone with its compact puzzles, sharp clues, and clever play on words. In just a few squares, it blends pop culture, trivia, and language into a daily dose of mental spark.
The May 6, 2025, edition keeps the challenge alive. It’s quick, it’s smart, and it knows how to surprise. Some clues feel straightforward. Others need a double-take. The joy lies in that instant click, when clue and answer meet perfectly. Let’s dive straight into today’s clever grid.
This set of across clues leans into smart wordplay and crisp definitions. Each answer fits neatly into the grid but brings its surprise. Whether hinting at towering peaks or a clever pun on voice and animal, the May 6 lineup adds a creative twist to today’s quick challenge. Here's a look at what each clue reveals.
1A clue: Everest and Kilimanjaro: Abbr.
Answer: MTS
Abbreviation for mountains, used as a general term.
4A clue: A little horse
Answer: FOAL
A foal is the name for a young horse, usually under one year old.
5A clue: A little hoarse
Answer: RASPY
'Raspy' is an adjective for a harsh voice, usually because of a sore throat or hoarseness.
6A clue: Ideal
Answer: IDEAL
Something that is 'ideal' is just right or flawless.
7A clue: Unlike houses that have been professionally staged
Answer: MESSY
A 'messy' house is the opposite of a staged house, which is typically neat.
1D clue: Hero of the Passover Seder
Answer: MOSES
Moses is at the heart of the Passover tale as the leader who led the Israelites out of Egypt.
2D clue: Spanish small plates
Answer: TAPAS
Tapas are several small Spanish courses served as a snack or starter.
3D clue: In a sneaky way
Answer: SLYLY
It is to do something in a secret or crafty way.
4D clue: Lessen over time
Answer: FADE
To become weaker little by little means 'fade'.
5D clue: What airballs fail to touch
Answer: RIM
In basketball, an airball fails to touch the hoop and the backboard, and also doesn't make contact with the rim.
Each answer today hits with clarity. From biblical figures to basketball terms, the Mini stretches across categories. Wordplay also takes the spotlight — especially with the duo of “a little horse” and “a little hoarse.” That side-by-side placement highlights how The Mini brings humor and language together.
The clue “Perfect” lands softly with IDEAL — a reminder that simplicity often wins. And that final across clue, MESSY, adds a visual contrast that most solvers can relate to.
This daily crossword has earned its spot as a go-to brain game. It asks just enough to challenge, but never too much to overwhelm. While other games like Wordle or Connections may take more time, the Mini keeps things crisp.
Its design encourages rhythm. Start with one clue. Let the letters build. Suddenly, the grid fills up — almost like a dance of words.
Despite having only ten clues, the NYT Mini has enough of a twist to make a lasting impression. Each clue today is connected. From history and cuisine to sports and wordplay — each square contributes something.
The May 6 issue maintains its high level. Snappy clues, clean answers, and smart construction from beginning to end. And punctually, another batch of clues comes along tomorrow, eager to challenge, perplex, and thrill.
Answers are here, but the challenge continues tomorrow. The Mini never stops. It’s always fresh, always quick, and always ready for the next curious mind.
