Crossword Solutions for New York Times Minicrossword on Wednesday, 28th May: Clues and Responses
Daily Puzzle: The NYT Mini Crossword Solutions for May 27, 2023
The New York Times Mini Crossword, a concise and engaging counterpart to the newspaper's longer-running crossword puzzle, offers a daily mental workout. This five-by-five grid contains approximately 10 clues and is refreshed every day at 10 p.m. ET for free on the New York Times Games platform or its app, although access to previous puzzles requires a subscription.
Today's edition didn't present any significant challenges, save for the deciphering of the character from the film "Inside Out 2." Clues were clever and diverse, ranging from patriotic symbols to online marketplaces.
Below are the solutions to the NYT Mini Crossword, presented in the order they appear in the grid:
Across
1) Items that gather on bookshelves - DUST5) Emotion in "Inside Out 2" with a glued phone - ENNUI7) Squirrel's edible option - ACORN8) An informal way to refer to failing - FLUNK9) Online marketplace for crafters - ETSY
Down
1) Sign language for "say" - DEAF2) Patriotic symbol with the name Sam - UNCLE3) What a tapir can manipulate - SNOUT4) Chances to play in a board game - TURNS6) The state of one's fingers with a leaky pen - INKY
While not overly challenging, today's puzzle provided an enjoyable and speedy brain exercise. The interior design magazine, House Beautiful, encourages readers to pick up a pen and try out the daily Mini Crossword on its website or the New York Times Games app.
Subscriptions to the NYT Games section offer additional benefits, including access to other games like Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, and the full-sized New York Times Crossword, with over 150 puzzles available each week. For more information on the Mini Crossword, its history, or to access additional resources, visit the New York Times Games website or app.
Social-media users on platforms like House Beautiful could share their thoughts on today's NYT Mini Crossword solutions, such as DUST, ENNUI, ACORN, ETSY, DEAF, UNCLE, SNOUT, TURNS, INKY, (Across and Down solutions in order). Meanwhile, reading books or engaging with the NYT Mini Crossword can serve as a fun alternative to scrolling through social media for entertainment.
