Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for May 6, 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 Everest and Kilimanjaro: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Kilimanjaro (noun)
- Africa’s tallest mountain, situated in northeastern Tanzania, standing at 19,340 feet.
Answer:
[spoiler]MTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Everest (noun)
- The world’s highest mountain, located in the central Himalayas between Tibet and Nepal, with a height of 29,028 feet.
4A A little horse NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Little (adjective)
- (informal) Minor or insignificant in size or importance; also refers to lowercase letters.
Answer:
[spoiler]FOAL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Little (noun)
- A small quantity or brief period of time.
5A A little hoarse NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hoarse (adjective)
- Having a rough, harsh voice, typically due to shouting, sickness, or strong emotion.
Answer:
[spoiler]RASPY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Little (adjective)
- (informal) Tiny or insignificant; also used to describe lowercase letters.
6A Perfect NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Perfect (adjective)
- Used informally (sometimes negatively) to emphasize something; also means being flawless or fully complete in every way.
Answer:
[spoiler]IDEAL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Perfect (verb)
- To improve something until it is flawless or fully developed.
7A Unlike houses that have been professionally staged NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unlike (adjective)
- Different in quantity or not the same in amount.
Answer:
[spoiler]MESSY[/spoiler]
1D Hero of the Passover Seder NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Seder (noun)
- (Judaism) A ritual meal held on the first night (or the first two nights) of Passover.
Answer:
[spoiler]MOSES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Passover (noun)
- (Judaism) An eight-day Jewish holiday starting on the 15th of Nissan, commemorating the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt.
2D Spanish small plates NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Spanish (noun)
- The citizens or natives of Spain; also, the Romance language primarily spoken in Spain and in many countries once colonized by Spain.
Answer:
[spoiler]TAPAS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Small (adjective)
- Not big in size or quantity, but adequate; can also refer to lowercase letters.
3D In a sneaky way NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sneaky (adjective)
- Characterized by trickiness or deceit; acting quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed.
Answer:
[spoiler]SLYLY[/spoiler]
4D Lessen over time NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lessen (verb)
- To reduce in size, scope, or intensity; make something smaller.
Answer:
[spoiler]FADE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Time (noun)
- A specific moment indicated by a clock; also refers to the rhythm created by dividing time into equal intervals.
5D What airballs fail to touch NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Touch (noun)
- A unique or distinctive style; the instance of something making contact with the body.
Answer:
[spoiler]RIM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Touch (verb)
- To subtly reference something; to consume or partake in something.
