The Mini is a compact version of The New York Times‘ respected daily crossword. Unlike the traditional crossword, which demands both extensive knowledge and patience, The Mini offers a different experience.
With just a few clues to solve, this daily puzzle serves as a speed challenge for many players. When a difficult clue interrupts the pace, it may become frustrating. For those finding The Mini, as well as games like Wordle and Connections, particularly challenging, assistance is available.
For Sunday, May 11, 2025, the following are the clues and answers for NYT’s The Mini:
Across
- Piece of bacon
- Renter’s contract
- Country whose national bird is the peacock
- Layers of paint
- Make a mistake
Down
- Piece of toast
- Kind of saxophone played by Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane
- Weather forecast tool, either way you look at it
- "___ just me …?"
- Pod group
For additional puzzles, Mashable offers a games hub featuring Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more.
Additionally, there is a featured video discussing the Wordle strategy used by The New York Times’ Head of Games.
For those also engaged with NYT Strands, hints and answers for today’s puzzle are available. If previous answers are needed, the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword can also be found.
Topics covered include Gaming and Mini Crossword.
