NYT Daily Mini Crossword Solutions for May 27: Puzzle Clues and Responses
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Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle for Sunday, May 25, 2025
This week's NYT Mini Crossword offers an engaging challenge for crossword enthusiasts. Unlike its extensive counterpart, the NYT Mini Crossword is a free daily puzzle available on the New York Times website or NYT Games app.
The NYT Mini Crossword usually consists of three to five clues in each direction on a five-by-five grid, but larger puzzles, often seen on Saturdays, are not uncommon. On this particular Sunday, the puzzle was a bit more elaborate than usual, offering a fun and entertaining diversion.
Here are the answers for the puzzle, along with the clues (spoiler alert):
Crossword Clues and Answers
Across1. A flower in bloom (4) - Answer: HAS2. A source of increased affection (7) - Answer: BABY3. A collection of red roses (7) - Answer: ROSES4. An ongoing competition (5) - Answer: INIT5. A flower bed, as described by clues 1, 2, 3, and 4, when read in order (read the clues for an explanation) (5) - Answer: BED
Down1. A member of a certain religious sect (4) - Answer: HASID2. To aid a wrongdoer (4) - Answer: ABET3. A system in the Apple operating system (3) - Answer: SYS4. A bone in the human body (5) - Answer: BONE5. A rib, as in the five series of bones in the human chest (4) - Answer: RIB
The puzzle's 5-across clue, when read as directed, results in BED, a clever nod to a rose bed. Although, it's worth mentioning that I initially noted 'bud' which did not work. The pregnancy-related 2-down clue is worth mentioning, as it indicates that the author is expecting a baby, due to arrive within a week, by all accounts.
For crossword enthusiasts, the NYT Mini offers a quick, engaging, and often challenging way to spend a few minutes each day. If you need assistance, the answers provided should suffice.
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Delving into the world of books, one might find the answers to the NYT Mini Crossword clues as entertaining reading. Meanwhile, those seeking an alternative source of amusement can engage with these crossword puzzles on social-media platforms, connecting with a community of fellow crossword enthusiasts. For instance, sharing the NYT Mini answers and clues on Twitter can spark discussions and provide a platform for obtaining suggestions and tips for future puzzles.
