Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for May 23, 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 Chooses to receive marketing emails, with “in” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Marketing (noun)
- Trading goods for a specific amount of money.
- Purchasing items at a market.
Answer:
[spoiler]OPTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Receive (verb)
- To undergo a reaction to something.
- To perceive or take in sensory information.
5A Buck ___, first Black coach in Major League Baseball (1962) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: League (noun)
- A group of sports teams that arranges games among its members.
- A union of countries, groups, or people formed for a shared purpose.
Answer:
[spoiler]ONEIL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: League (verb)
- To join together in forming an alliance or group.
6A Like your epidermis? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Epidermis (noun)
- The outermost layer of skin that covers the surface of vertebrate bodies.
Answer:
[spoiler]SKINNY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (verb)
- To choose or want to do something.
- To have a certain feeling toward something; to think about, judge, or view it in a particular way.
7A Like the element Fe? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- To favor or desire to do something.
- To have an attitude or opinion about something; to assess or regard it in a certain way.
Answer:
[spoiler]IRONY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Similar in appearance or qualities; sharing certain features, often used together with another term.
- Matching completely in all aspects.
8A Quite a lot of NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lot (noun)
- An informal group or collection of people or organizations.
- An item (like a straw or pebble) selected by chance.
Answer:
[spoiler]MANY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lot (verb)
- To give out or distribute in small amounts.
- To separate or divide something, such as land, into sections.
1D Bulb in the kitchen NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bulb (noun)
- A light device with a clear or frosted glass cover and a metal filament (often tungsten) that glows when powered by electricity.
- The rear part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord; an older term for the medulla oblongata.
Answer:
[spoiler]ONION[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Kitchen (noun)
- A space outfitted for cooking and meal preparation.
2D Like an ink-filled writing tool? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Writing (noun)
- A writer’s creation; any text made up of letters, often viewed in terms of its style and impact.
- The process of producing written content.
Answer:
[spoiler]PENNY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Filled (adjective)
- Occupied or used up (especially referring to time).
- Abundantly provided or loaded with something (often used with “with” or in compound forms).
3D Microscopic NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Microscopic (adjective)
- Connected to or used for the practice of microscopy.
- So small that it can only be seen with a microscope; observed through magnification.
Answer:
[spoiler]TINY[/spoiler]
4D Acting deviously NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Acting (noun)
- The portrayal of a character in a play or performance.
Answer:
[spoiler]SLY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Acting (adjective)
- Temporarily fulfilling a role, often as a stand-in or substitute.
5D Green gumbo ingredient NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gumbo (noun)
- Different types of fine, silty soils that turn into thick, sticky mud when wet.
- Long, slimy green pods often cooked by simmering or sautéing, commonly used in soups and stews.
Answer:
[spoiler]OKRA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ingredient (noun)
- A food item that forms part of a recipe or dish.
- A fundamental element or component of something.
6D ___ card (smartphone chip) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Card (noun)
- A menu showing the dishes offered at a restaurant.
- A written or printed note left to show that someone has visited.
Answer:
[spoiler]SIM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Card (verb)
- To comb or loosen fibers.
- To request identification from someone to verify their legal age for alcohol consumption.
