NYT Mini Answer for May 26, 2025

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Possible words for each clue

1-Across. Endangers

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

THREA RISKS DANGS HURTS ENDAN

6-Across. "Bloomin'" item at Outback Steakhouse

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

BEEFS ONION SHRIM BREAD STEAK

7-Across. Up the ___ (plentifully)

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

HOUSE WAZOO FILLS UPSET

8-Across. Lived (in)

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

HOUSE DWELT SPACE

9-Across. "You wanted to see me because ...?"

Possible 3-letter words for this clue:

YES YOU SEE BEC

1-Down. Rambunctious

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

RAUCU ROWDY CHAOS NOISE TURMO

2-Down. Totally blown away

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

ASTON INAWE STUNN AWAKE SHOCK

3-Down. S, M and L

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

SMALL LARGE SIZES SLATE MANGO

4-Down. ___-Aid Man, mascot known for smashing through walls and yelling "Oh, yeah!"

Possible 4-letter words for this clue:

KOOL AIDS ABLE KICK HAIT

5-Down. Pesky little twerp

Possible 4-letter words for this clue:

SNIT SNOT NERD TWIT SPIT

Based on the hints provided, have you managed to deduce the solution? If you're still struggling, please refer to the answers listed below.

Today's Answers Explained

Endangers

The word "RISKS" in English is related to the hint "Endangers" as both convey the idea of potential harm or danger.

"Endangers" is a verb that means to put someone or something in a position where they are likely to be harmed or injured.

"Risks" is a noun that refers to the possibility of something bad happening, or the chance of being harmed or injured.

In both cases, the underlying idea is that there is a potential threat or danger that could lead to harm or injury.

"Bloomin'" item at Outback Steakhouse

The "Bloomin'" item at Outback Steakhouse is a Bloomin' Onion. The word "ONION" in English is related to this item as it is the main ingredient of the Bloomin' Onion. The Bloomin' Onion is a signature appetizer at Outback Steakhouse, consisting of a breaded and deep-fried onion flower.

Up the ___ (plentifully)

The hint "Up the ___ (plentifully)" is related to the word "WAZOO" in English, which is an informal or colloquial expression.

In this context, "WAZOO" is a euphemistic or polite way of saying "anus" or "rear end." The phrase "Up the WAZOO" is an idiomatic expression that means "all the way up" or "completely."

So, when the hint says "Up the ___ (plentifully)," it is likely referring to the idea of something being plentifully or abundantly applied "up the WAZOO," meaning all the way up or completely.

Lived (in)

The word "dwelt" is the past tense of the verb "dwell". In English, the verb "dwell" has a related phrase "lived in", which can be seen as a more modern or informal way of expressing the same idea as "dwelt in".

The phrase "lived in" typically implies a more temporary or casual residence, whereas "dwelt in" suggests a more permanent or habitual residence. However, both phrases convey the idea of residing or inhabiting a place.

In the past tense, "dwelt in" is often used in more formal or literary contexts to describe a person's long-term residence in a place. For example: "She dwelt in the city for many years."

In contrast, "lived in" is more commonly used in everyday language to describe a person's residence, often with a focus on the duration of their stay. For example: "I lived in Paris for a year."

While both phrases can be used to describe a person's residence, "dwelt in" tends to convey a sense of permanence or habituation, whereas "lived in" is more neutral and can imply a range of durations.

"You wanted to see me because ...?"

The phrase "You wanted to see me because..." is often used in a formal or professional setting, such as a meeting or a conversation with a superior.

The word "YES" in English is often represented by the letter "Y" in the alphabet.

The relationship between the two is that the phrase "You wanted to see me because..." is often followed by a reason or an explanation, which can be a "yes" or an affirmation to a question or a request.

Rambunctious

The word "Rambunctious" is an adjective in English that means unruly, mischievous, or unmanageable, often in a playful or energetic way.

The relationship between the hint "Rambunctious" and the word "ROWDY" is that both words convey a sense of disorderly or uncontrolled behavior, often associated with loud or boisterous actions.

Totally blown away

The hint "Totally blown away" is related to the word "INAWE" in English because it is a reversed spelling of the word "WEWAIN" or more accurately "WEWAIN" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word either, however "INAWE" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not a word but "AWENI" is not

S, M and L

The hint "S, M, and L" corresponds to the word "SIZES" in English, where each letter represents a common clothing size:

• S: Small
• M: Medium
• L: Large

___-Aid Man, mascot known for smashing through walls and yelling "Oh, yeah!"

The hint "___-Aid Man, mascot known for smashing through walls and yelling "Oh, yeah!"" is related to the word "KOOL" in English because the mascot being referred to is the Kool-Aid Man, a character known for breaking through walls and exclaiming "Oh, yeah!" when he enters a scene.

Pesky little twerp

The phrase "Pesky little twerp" is related to the word "SNOT" in English as it is an acronym.

S - Sneaky N - Nuisance O - Often T - Troublesome

The phrase "Pesky little twerp" is a description of the characteristics that the acronym SNOT represents.