Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers — May 10, 2025

If you’re searching for today’s Mini Crossword answers, you’re in luck! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a fun and engaging way to challenge your mind daily. Whether you’re a seasoned solver or just getting started, we’ve got the answers, hints, and tips you need to ace it.

Today’s crossword is particularly tricky. With some challenging clues, it might take more than a quick glance to solve. Dive in with us, as we unravel today’s clues and provide some strategies for your daily puzzle pursuits.

Today’s Mini Crossword Overview

Today’s edition boasts an extra-long set of clues, and the answers can be elusive. Specifically, I misjudged the answer to 6-Across as being a two-word answer, but it turns out it was just one. If you’re in need of assistance with today’s grid, keep reading. You can also check out our Mini Crossword tips for further strategies on tackling these brain teasers.

Here are the answers to today’s Mini Crossword clues:

Mini Across Clues and Answers

• 1A: Common inclusion in a tourist’s brochure
  Answer: MAP
• 4A: Olympic honor
  Answer: MEDAL
• 6A: Any of a set of green plastic toys in “Toy Story”
  Answer: SOLDIER
• 8A: Still on the loose
  Answer: ATLARGE
• 9A: Driver’s license or passport
  Answer: PHOTOID
• 10A: Star of the Eras Tour
  Answer: SWIFT
• 11A: 30, 45 or 50, on a beach bottle: Abbr.
  Answer: SPF

Mini Down Clues and Answers

• 1D: Chills (out)
  Answer: MELLOWS
• 2D: Prompt after swiping one’s card at an iPad cash register
  Answer: ADDATIP
• 3D: Form groups of two
  Answer: PAIROFF
• 4D: Flittering fliers around a flame
  Answer: MOTHS
• 5D: Totally authentic
  Answer: LEGIT
• 6D: Sticky stuff
  Answer: SAP
• 7D: No turn on ___” (road sign)
  Answer: RED

How to Play More Mini Crosswords

For those who want to dive deeper into the world of crosswords, The New York Times Games section offers many online games, including an extensive archive of past Mini Crosswords. You can play today’s version for free, but remember that a subscription is required for access to older puzzles. For more information on the variety of games available, check out our NYT Games overview.

Final Thoughts

Crosswords are not just a fun diversion but also a great exercise for your brain. If you enjoyed today’s challenge, consider making the NYT Mini Crossword a part of your daily routine. With a little practice and perhaps some hints from our Mini Crossword tips page, you’ll find yourself solving them with ease in no time!

Happy puzzling!