Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for May 19, 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 Network satirized on “30 Rock,” for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Network (noun)
- A structure made from threads, ropes, or wires that are interlaced in a regular pattern.
- In electronics, a group of connected components or circuits that work together.
Answer:
[spoiler]NBC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Network (verb)
To interact and exchange information with others in a group.
4A Sport played on horseback NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Horseback (adverb)
- Riding on a horse.
Answer:
[spoiler]POLO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Horseback (noun)
- A long, narrow hill ridge.
- The part of a horse where a rider sits.
5A One for whom every day is Boxing Day? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Boxing (noun)
- The act of placing something inside a box or package.
- A combat sport involving fighting with fists.
Answer:
[spoiler]MOVER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Whom (pronoun)
- The objective form of “who,” used when referring to the object of a verb or preposition.
6A Like correct letters in Wordle NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Letters (noun)
- Academic or scholarly knowledge.
- A body of literary works or literary tradition.
Answer:
[spoiler]GREEN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Correct (verb)
- To fix or make something accurate or right.
- To criticize or reprimand strongly.
7A Blend together NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Together (adverb)
- In a cooperative and interactive manner.
- Acting with a shared purpose or unified plan.
Answer:
[spoiler]MELD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Together (adjective)
- Emotionally and mentally composed or stable.
1D “Invisible Man” or “Little Women” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Invisible (adjective)
- Not easily seen or noticeable; inconspicuous.
- Unable or almost impossible to be seen; not visible to the eye.
Answer:
[spoiler]NOVEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Little (adjective)
- (Informal) Small in size or considered insignificant.
- Written in lowercase letters.
2D Run in the wash NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wash (noun)
- The process by which water erodes and carries away soil or gravel, often from roads or surfaces.
- The stream of air pushed backward by an aircraft’s propeller.
Answer:
[spoiler]BLEED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wash (verb)
- To dampen or moisten something.
- To clean using water and a cleaning agent like soap.
3D What bourbon whiskey is primarily made from NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bourbon (noun)
- A European royal dynasty that ruled France (1589–1793), as well as Spain, Naples, and Sicily.
- An individual belonging to the Bourbon royal family of France.
Answer:
[spoiler]CORN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Primarily (adverb)
- Of greatest importance; chiefly significant.
- Mainly; for the most part.
4D Tiny hole in the skin NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hole (noun)
- Informal term for a challenging or troublesome situation.
- A single unit of play on a golf course, from the tee to the green.
Answer:
[spoiler]PORE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Hole (verb)
- To strike the ball so that it goes into the hole.
- To create openings or perforations in something.
5D Longtime movie studio acquired by Amazon in 2022 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Acquired (adjective)
- Obtained or developed as a result of environmental influences.
Answer:
[spoiler]MGM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Studio (noun)
- A small apartment that includes a living area, bathroom, and a compact kitchen.
- A facility or space used for producing and recording films, television shows, or radio programs.
