Daily crossword solutions for The New York Times' mini puzzle on May 6th
Monday's NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers
It's been a drizzly Cinco De Mayo, but we'll take that over another fire season! Lucky for you, we've got the solution to Monday's NYT Mini Crossword. Unravel the mysteries of this bite-sized puzzle and enjoy the 5-minute challenge.
The NYT Mini Crossword is a smaller, speedier counterpart to the infamous daily NYT Crossword. Unlike its larger sibling, this version can be played for free on the New York Times website or the NYT Games app. However, to access older puzzles in the archives, you'll need an NYT Games subscription.
Spoilers ahead!
Want some assistance with solving the Mini Crossword as quickly as you can? Check out the answers below!
Catchphrases
- Guess the phrase by unscrambling the anagram:
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- Identify the category for suggestions:
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- Crown each region:
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- Unlock a trivia ladder:
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ACROSS
1 - The tallest peaks in the world – MTS
4 - A tiny equine – FOAL
5 - A bit hoarse – RASPY
6 - Absolutely perfect – IDEAL
7 - Not professionally staged homes – MESSY
DOWN
1 - The hero of the Passover Seder – MOSES
2 - Small plates of Spanish cuisine – TAPAS
3 - Sneaky, underhanded – SLYLY
4 - Gradually fades away – FADE
5 - What an airball avoids – RIM
This Mini Crossword wasn't the most difficult, but it sure kept us guessing. A tiny equine could be a foal, pony, or colt. Once we got MOSES and TAPAS, the rest of the puzzle slots fell into place. It took us 1 minute and 16 seconds to complete.
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Notes:- The NYT Mini Crossword is a daily challenge designed for solvers of all skill levels.- The NYT Games archives contain puzzles from the past, but access is subscription-based.- The New York Times introduced the Mini Crossword in 2014, which has since grown in popularity alongside other games in the NYT Games section. To learn more, visit New York Times Mini Crossword History.
- Today's NYT Mini Crossword answers are revealed, offering a 5-minute challenge for crossword enthusiasts.
- The NYT Mini Crossword can be played for free on the New York Times website or the NYT Games app, with access to older puzzles in the archives requiring a NYT Games subscription.
- Everest and Kiliminjaro's abbreviations were the clue for a crossword answer in today's NYT Mini Crossword.
- A little hoarse was one of the crossword clues in today's NYT Mini Crossword.
