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. | Clue | Answer |
1A | Adjective that rhymes with “sheesh” or “pitch,” depending on who you ask | NICHE |
6A | Colossal ___, marine animal filmed in its natural habitat for the first time in 2025 | SQUID |
7A | Like some caterpillars | FURRY |
8A | Some spouses | WIVES |
9A | Bill’s time-traveling partner of film | TED |
Down Clues & Answers
No. | Clue | Answer |
1D | Letters meaning “Don’t click this in public!” | NSFW |
2D | “You can take this job and shove it!” | IQUIT |
3D | Feature of a winding road | CURVE |
4D | Added to the payroll | HIRED |
5D | Dreyer’s ice cream, on the East Coast | EDYS |
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