Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, May 25, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Monday, May 25, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Perfectly fitting
  2. 4.Speculate
  3. 7."It's the Hard-Knock Life" musical
  4. 8.Social media app with Reels and Stories, casually
  5. 9.Bill ___ the Science Guy

DOWN

  1. 1."4-Across ___!" ("Incorrect, but keep trying!")
  2. 2.Like the groaner wordplay in dad jokes
  3. 3.Feeling all wound up
  4. 5.Simple dog command
  5. 6.Mediterranean, for one

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, May 25, 2026

1A
2P
3T
4G
U
E
5S
6S
7A
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8I
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S
T
A
9N
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E

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Perfectly fitting(APT)
  2. 4.Speculate(GUESS)
  3. 7."It's the Hard-Knock Life" musical(ANNIE)
  4. 8.Social media app with Reels and Stories, casually(INSTA)
  5. 9.Bill ___ the Science Guy(NYE)

DOWN

  1. 1."4-Across ___!" ("Incorrect, but keep trying!")(AGAIN)
  2. 2.Like the groaner wordplay in dad jokes(PUNNY)
  3. 3.Feeling all wound up(TENSE)
  4. 5.Simple dog command(SIT)
  5. 6.Mediterranean, for one(SEA)

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About the Monday, May 25, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is GUESS, answering “Speculate.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.