Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for May 8, 2025? Our guide is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle—quick to solve but just as rewarding. Perfect for word enthusiasts who want a fun challenge without the time commitment of a full-sized crossword, it’s available both in print and online for solvers of all skill levels.
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1A Adjective that rhymes with “sheesh” or “pitch,” depending on who you ask NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Adjective (adjective)
- Pertaining to or serving the role of an adjective
- Connected to legal processes and court procedures rather than the fundamental rules of law
Answer:
[spoiler]NICHE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Adjective (noun)
- A word that describes a quality or characteristic of something
- A category of words used to modify or describe nouns
6A Colossal ___, marine animal filmed in its natural habitat for the first time in 2025 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Colossal (adjective)
- Extremely large in size, strength, or scale, often inspiring awe.
Answer:
[spoiler]SQUID[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Habitat (noun)
- The natural environment where a living organism or group typically resides or is found.
7A Like some caterpillars NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- To prefer or desire to do something
- To have a particular feeling toward something; to think about, assess, or view it in a certain way
Answer:
[spoiler]FURRY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Similar or alike in appearance or qualities; often used together with other words
- Exactly matching or in full agreement with something else
8A Some spouses NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
SWIVE
Answer:
[spoiler]WIVES[/spoiler]
9A Bill’s time-traveling partner of film NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Traveling (noun)
- The action of moving or journeying from one location to another
Answer:
[spoiler]TED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Partner (noun)
- A spouse or companion in marriage
- A collaborator in a shared activity, project, or area of mutual interest
1D Letters meaning “Don’t click this in public!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Public (noun)
- The general population considered collectively
- A group of individuals united by a common interest
Answer:
[spoiler]NSFW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Public (adjective)
- Impacting or involving the entire community
- Not private; accessible or relevant to everyone in society
2D “You can take this job and shove it!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shove (verb)
- To make contact with something or someone forcefully while moving
- To push or exert pressure on something
Answer:
[spoiler]IQUIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Shove (noun)
- The act of pushing or giving a forceful push to someone or something
3D Feature of a winding road NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Winding (adjective)
- Describing a path that features frequent turns and curves
Answer:
[spoiler]CURVE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Winding (noun)
- The process of twisting or coiling something
4D Added to the payroll NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Payroll (noun)
- A record of employees and their respective wages or salaries
- The department responsible for calculating and issuing wages or salaries to employees
Answer:
[spoiler]HIRED[/spoiler]
5D Dreyer’s ice cream, on the East Coast NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cream (noun)
- A thick liquid product used in toiletries that soothes and moisturizes the skin
- The top or most outstanding people or things within a group
Answer:
[spoiler]EDYS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Cream (verb)
- To decisively defeat someone in a competition or fight
- To remove something from the surface
