Today’s NYT Mini Crossword: Hints and Answers for May 22, 2025

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? You’re in the right place! Today’s NYT Mini Crossword is fairly straightforward, especially if you’re tuned into recent trends in baby names or have a passing knowledge of The Lord of the Rings. If you need hints or guidance, we also have resources for daily solvers available, including tips for enhancing your crossword skills. Let’s dive into the clues and answers for today.

Mini Across Clues and Answers

1. 1A: Part of a fleet
   Answer: SHIP

2. 5A: Answer to Gollum’s riddle in “The Hobbit,” which starts “This thing all things devours – birds, beasts, trees, flowers”
   Answer: TIME

3. 6A: “See ya!”
   Answer: LATER

4. 7A: Second-most popular girl’s name of the 2020s, after Olivia
   Answer: EMMA

5. 8A: Not keeping secrets
   Answer: OPEN

Mini Down Clues and Answers

1. 1D: Sticker on an envelope
   Answer: STAMP

2. 2D: “I’d like another card,” in blackjack
   Answer: HITME

3. 3D: “Uhh, that is to say …”
   Answer: IMEAN

4. 4D: The “p” of m.p.h.
   Answer: PER

5. 6D: Name taken by the new pope
   Answer: LEO

How to Play More Mini Crosswords

The New York Times Games section features a variety of online games, though not all of them are freely accessible. You can play today’s Mini Crossword for free, but a subscription is required to access and play older puzzles from their archives.

If you enjoyed this crossword-solving session, consider exploring our other guides on solving different types of crosswords or check out more about The Lord of the Rings inspired puzzles here. For more insights on baby name trends evident in popular culture, visit this link. Finally, if you’re interested in improving your crossword skills, our comprehensive tips can be found here.

Stay sharp and happy puzzling!