"New York Times Daily Mini Crossword Solutions for Thursday, May 15"
Title: NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers for Thursday, May 15
Here's a lowdown on the NYT Mini crossword hints, clues, and answers for today, May 15:
Wondering about the direction opposite of WSW? Don't fret - it's ENE! Other fun facts await you in today's NYT Mini!
Despite its size, the NYT Mini packs a punch with its quick-fire crossword puzzles. Most days you'll get a grid of five by five, with three to five clues in each direction. But on Saturdays, the puzzles can be larger.
The best part? You can solve the NYT Mini for free on the New York Times website or the NYT Games app. However, a subscription is required to access previous puzzles in the archives.
NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers
NYT Mini Across Answers
1 Across: Direction opposite of WSW - ENE
4 Across: Shoot out, as lava from a volcano - SPEW
5 Across: "In what place?" - WHERE
6 Across: Plants you didn't plant, perhaps - WEEDS
7 Across: Like Mini crosswords ... and a phonetic description of this puzzle? - EASY (phonetically similar to "E-Z," signifying its ease, and the heavy "E" usage in the puzzle, while omitting "U")
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Fencing swords - EPEES
2 Down: Prone to geeking out - NERDY
3 Down: Farm animals that sound like vowels not seen in this puzzle? - EWES
4 Down: Stadium at which the Beatles performed an iconic 1965 concert - SHEA
5 Down: Org. for Hulk Hogan and John Cena - WWE
It took me 0:41 to complete today's NYT Mini.
Admittedly, I'm not a fan of the Mini being so self-referential, as it can come off as too on-the-nose and unoriginal. Nevertheless, I correctly answered all the Across clues, except for EASY, because of, well, the self-referential thing. The Down answers were a piece of cake, but I stumbled at first with "nerds" instead of NERDY, wasting a few seconds.
Catch you tomorrow for more NYT Mini fun!
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