Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for May 30, 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 Browser windows NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Browser (noun)
- A software tool used to access and display HTML web pages.
- An individual who glances around casually without actively looking for something.
Answer:
[spoiler]TABS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Windows (noun)
- A trademarked operating system that uses a graphical user interface.
5A Whom you often long to speak to during a customer service call NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Customer (noun)
- A person who purchases products or services.
Answer:
[spoiler]HUMAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Service (verb)
- To mate with (typically used in reference to animals).
- To be utilized or operated, as in the case of a utility or equipment.
6A 2024 film that won Best Picture NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Picture (noun)
- An artwork created by applying paint to a surface.
- A visual depiction of an object, scene, person, or idea rendered on a surface.
Answer:
[spoiler]ANORA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Picture (verb)
- To depict something visually, as in an image.
- To visualize or form a mental image of something.
7A Weightless state experienced by astronauts, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Experienced (adjective)
- Possessing knowledge or skill gained through involvement or firsthand observation.
Answer:
[spoiler]ZEROG[/spoiler]
8A Garden in Genesis NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Garden (noun)
- A piece of land used for growing plants.
- An area of grass or landscaping next to a house.
Answer:
[spoiler]EDEN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Garden (adjective)
- Common or typical; ordinary in nature.
1D Adjusted, as a radio dial NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Adjusted (adjective)
- Successfully adapted to one’s surroundings.
- Emotionally stable and able to handle everyday life effectively.
Answer:
[spoiler]TUNED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Radio (noun)
- A device that receives, amplifies, and processes transmitted signals.
- A communication platform used to transmit information.
2D Love, in Rome NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rome (noun)
- The capital and largest city of Italy, located on the Tiber River; historically the center of the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, and currently the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
- A reference to the authority or leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.
Answer:
[spoiler]AMORE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Love (noun)
- Intimate or sexual relations between two individuals.
- Something or someone deeply cherished or admired.
3D British nobility rank below earl and viscount NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nobility (noun)
- Elevated moral or intellectual qualities in one’s character, ideals, or behavior.
- The condition of being born into an aristocratic or titled family.
Answer:
[spoiler]BARON[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Viscount (noun)
- A British noble title ranking below an earl and above a baron.
- In some countries, a title bestowed on the son or younger brother of a count.
4D Grab a hold of NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hold (verb)
- To have the ability to contain or support something.
- To be relevant, appropriate, or applicable to a situation.
Answer:
[spoiler]SNAG[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Hold (noun)
- A temporary state of confinement or restriction.
- A period of waiting before an action takes place.
5D Mental fog NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mental (adjective)
- Related to the chin or the central part of the lower jaw.
- Influenced or impaired by a psychological disorder.
Answer:
[spoiler]HAZE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fog (noun)
- A state of confusion marked by unclear thinking.
- A weather condition where visibility is lowered due to a dense cloud of moisture or particles.
