NYT Friday, May 9th Mini Crossword Solutions and Puzzle Hints
NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers for May 8th
Hey there! Here's the lowdown on the NYT Mini Crossword for May 8th. Remember, this puzzle is a bite-sized version of the renowned NYT Crossword, available for free on the New York Times website or their mobile app.
However, accessing past puzzles requires a subscription. Give it a go and test your wits! And if you need a hand, read on for our tips and today's answers.
A Little Help Never Hurt Anyone...
...Especially when it comes to crosswords! Here's a heads up for solving the NYT Mini Crossword:
- Start with simple hints
- Look for letters that intersect different words
- Make educated guesses and change them if needed
- Rearrange letters by spotting common crossword word patterns
- Brush up on pop culture, history, and geography for some clue-busters
May 8th, 2025 NYT Mini Crossword Answers
Across
- Rhymes with "sheesh" or "pitch"depending on who you ask |NICHE|
- Colossal marine animal filmed in its natural habitat for the first time in 2025 |SQUID|
- Like some caterpillars |FURRY|
- Some spouses |WIVES|
- Bill’s time-traveling partner of film |TED|
Down
- Letters meaning "Don’t click this in public!" |NSFW|
- "You can take this job and shove it!" |IQUIT|
- Feature of a winding road |CURVE|
- Added to the payroll |HIRED|
- Dreyer’s ice cream, on the East Coast |EDYS|
Hopefully, this helps you solve the puzzle, and remember to share your progress on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. If you're also playing Wordle, I've got some tips for that too! Check out my blog for more puzzle-related insights, TV guides, reviews, and much more. Good luck with your crosswords! 🧩💬📰🌟💪🌟💪📰💬🧩
- Today's NYT Mini Crossword has Humpty Dumpty in many illustrations as a clue in the Across section.
- The cartoon bear who wears a red shirt and no pants is the answer to a clue in the Down section of the same crossword.
- If you're stuck with the clue "a collection of world maps," look for the answer in the Across section of the NYT Mini Crossword for May 8th.
- In today's NYT Mini Crossword, some circles can be found intersecting other words.
- When trying to solve the NYT Mini Crossword, remember to look for letters that can intersect different words, just like how you might link your professional achievements and experiences on LinkedIn in the world of social-media and entertainment.
- And if you're looking for a new puzzle challenge beyond the NYT Mini Crossword, don't forget to check out Wordle! A small, daily word game can bring the same satisfaction as completing a complete row of circles in the NYT Mini Crossword.
- Finally, like Michelle Obama inspired us, don't forget to "persevere" as you work through the NYT Mini Crossword puzzles, much like how she overcame life's challenges efficiently and purposefully. Happy solving! 💪🌟💪📰💬🧩
