Stuck on the riddles for today? For new tips and solutions to the Mini, Wordle, Strands, Connections, and even the Sports Edition, don’t worry, this post has you covered!

The Mini is a condensed form of the renowned daily crossword puzzle from The New York Times. The Mini has a very different vibe from the crossword, which is a longer experience that takes patience and knowledge to finish.

For many players, the daily puzzle serves as a speed-running challenge because there are so few clues to solve.

It can be annoying, therefore, when a challenging hint throws off a player’s flow! Similar to Wordle and Connections, this can help you if you run into trouble when playing The Mini. 

The following are the answers and hints for Thursday, May 8, 2025’s NYT’s The Mini:

Across Clues & Answers

No.ClueAnswer
1AAdjective that rhymes with “sheesh” or “pitch,” depending on who you askNICHE
6AColossal ___, marine animal filmed in its natural habitat for the first time in 2025SQUID
7ALike some caterpillarsFURRY
8ASome spousesWIVES
9ABill’s time-traveling partner of filmTED

Down Clues & Answers

No.ClueAnswer
1DLetters meaning “Don’t click this in public!”NSFW
2D“You can take this job and shove it!”IQUIT
3DFeature of a winding roadCURVE
4DAdded to the payrollHIRED
5DDreyer’s ice cream, on the East CoastEDYS