Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for May 21, 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 Either role played by Michael B. Jordan in 2025’s “Sinners” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Michael (noun)
- In the Old Testament, he is recognized as the archangel who serves as the protector of the Jewish people.
Answer:
[spoiler]TWIN[/spoiler]
5A “Wow, wow, wow!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wow (noun)
- A joke that is perceived as exceptionally funny.
Answer:
[spoiler]OHMY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wow (verb)
- To make a strong impression or amaze someone.
6A “Gr-” word that follows “green” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Word (noun)
- The sacred expression of God; the second figure of the Trinity, embodied in Jesus.
- News or updates regarding significant recent events.
Answer:
[spoiler]GRAPE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Word (verb)
- To express something using specific language or phrasing.
7A Bit of land in the ocean NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bit (noun)
- A very brief moment of time.
- A tiny piece or portion of something.
Answer:
[spoiler]ISLE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Land (noun)
- The upper layer of the earth’s surface where plants grow, often evaluated by its quality or purpose.
- A region or area controlled by a specific country or nation.
8A Père ___, name for Santa Claus in France NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: France (noun)
- A French author known for refined novels and short stories (1844–1924).
- A western European republic and the largest nation entirely within Europe.
Answer:
[spoiler]NOEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Santa (noun)
- The mythical saint who serves as the guardian of children, traditionally believed to deliver Christmas gifts.
1D Trunk of the body NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Trunk (noun)
- The elongated, flexible nose of an elephant.
- The central, thick stem of a tree, typically covered in bark and often used for timber.
Answer:
[spoiler]TORSO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Body (noun)
- The characteristic of maintaining form and cohesion.
- The hollow part of a musical instrument that amplifies sound, such as the body of a violin.
2D “Wh-” word that follows “white” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: White (noun)
- A person of Caucasian descent.
- An American author known for witty and humorous essays (1899–1985).
Answer:
[spoiler]WHALE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: White (adjective)
- Pale in appearance due to sickness or strong emotion.
- Designated for use exclusively by white people.
3D Urge forward NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Forward (adverb)
- Ahead in time, sequence, or level.
- In the direction of the front part of a ship or the cockpit of an aircraft.
Answer:
[spoiler]IMPEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Forward (verb)
- To send something on to another location from a midpoint or transit station.
4D Bill ___ the Science Guy NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Science (noun)
- The capability to develop solutions within a specific field of problems.
- A specific area of systematic and scientific study.
Answer:
[spoiler]NYE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bill (noun)
- A proposed law presented in draft form before formal enactment.
- A banknote or paper currency, typically issued by a central authority.
6D Alcohol paired with tonic NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Paired (adjective)
- Happening or arranged in sets of two.
- Describing leaves or similar structures growing opposite each other along a stem.
Answer:
[spoiler]GIN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Alcohol (noun)
- An alcoholic beverage such as liquor or beer containing ethanol.
- Any of a group of volatile hydroxyl-containing compounds derived from hydrocarbons through distillation.
