Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for May 18, 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 Golf shot that’s also a piece of computer hardware NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hardware (noun)
- In computer science, refers to the physical components of a computer system, including mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical parts.
- Tools or implements typically made of metal.
Answer:
[spoiler]CHIP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Computer (noun)
- A device designed to automatically perform calculations.
- A person skilled in performing calculations or in operating calculating devices.
5A Golf shot that’s also a piece of computer hardware NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chip (noun)
- The act of breaking or chipping a small piece off something.
- A small, disk-shaped token used as a substitute for money in gambling.
Answer:
[spoiler]DRIVE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Chip (verb)
- To break a small piece from a larger whole.
- To make a small cut or notch in something.
6A Screenwriter Sorkin NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Screenwriter (noun)
- A person who creates scripts or screenplays for films, television shows, or other visual media.
Answer:
[spoiler]AARON[/spoiler]
7A Nonreactive, chemically NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sluggish (adjective)
- Moving slowly or lacking energy or enthusiasm.
- Having little to no chemical reactivity; chemically inactive.
Answer:
[spoiler]INERT[/spoiler]
8A “Bye-bye!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bye-bye (noun)
- A phrase used to say goodbye or take leave.
Answer:
[spoiler]SEEYA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bye (noun)
- A situation in a tournament where a participant moves to the next round without competing.
- A word used to express farewell.
1D Origami bird NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Origami (noun)
- The traditional Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes or figures, such as animals or flowers.
Answer:
[spoiler]CRANE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bird (noun)
- Informally used to refer to a (young) woman.
- In badminton, an object made of cork or rubber with feathers, also known as a shuttlecock.
2D Person added to the staff NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Staff (noun)
- In music, a set of five horizontal lines used for writing musical notes.
- The group of teachers and administrators working at a school or institution.
Answer:
[spoiler]HIREE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Staff (verb)
- To supply an organization or facility with employees.
- To work as a member of a staff or team.
3D Material used to plate the skin of the Parthenon Athena and the statue of Zeus at Olympia NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Parthenon (noun)
- The primary temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, constructed on the Acropolis in Athens over 400 years B.C.; a classic example of Doric architecture.
Answer:
[spoiler]IVORY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Olympia (noun)
- The capital city of the state of Washington, located in western Washington on Puget Sound.
- A plain in northwestern Peloponnese, Greece, known as the main sanctuary of Zeus and the original site of the Olympic Games.
4D Five: Prefix NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prefix (noun)
- An affix that is added in front of the word
Answer:
[spoiler]PENTA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Prefix (verb)
- Attach a prefix to
5D Speaker’s platform NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Speaker (noun)
- An electro-acoustic device that transforms electrical signals into sound loud enough to be heard from a distance.
- A person who communicates verbally, especially someone who gives public speeches or talks a lot.
Answer:
[spoiler]DAIS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Platform (noun)
- A type of woman’s shoe featuring a very high, thick sole.
- Any military structure or vehicle equipped with weapons.
