New York Times Mini Crossword Answers

Last edited: May 5, 2025

Looking for the answers to the May 5, 2025 New York Times Mini Crossword? We've compiled all the solutions for both Across and Down clues to help you complete today's puzzle. Each answer includes a link to a detailed explanation page where you can learn more about the specific clue and answer.

Clues & Answers For The New York Times Mini(MAY 5, 2025)

ACROSS

• 1. Thinnest U.S. coins, at around 1/20th of an inch - Crossword Clue
• 6. "Sorry, already have plans" - Crossword Clue
• 7. Silent but deadly sort - Crossword Clue
• 8. George ___, pen name of the Victorian writer Mary Ann Evans - Crossword Clue
• 9. "That's great news!" - Crossword Clue

DOWN

• 1. Wine pairing? - Crossword Clue
• 2. In a chilly manner - Crossword Clue
• 3. Ending with klepto or ego - Crossword Clue
• 4. Waiter's "Hope you like the food!" - Crossword Clue
• 5. Batting average, e.g. - Crossword Clue

About The May 5, 2025 NYT Mini Crossword

The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 5, 2025 features an interesting mix of clues spanning different knowledge domains. The Across clues include a reference to U.S. currency ("Thinnest U.S. coins"), a common social phrase ("Sorry, already have plans"), a euphemistic description ("Silent but deadly sort"), literary knowledge about the Victorian writer Mary Ann Evans and her pen name, and an enthusiastic expression ("That's great news!"). The Down clues feature a clever play on wine pairing with a question mark suggesting wordplay, a descriptive phrase about temperature ("In a chilly manner"), linguistic knowledge about suffixes used with klepto and ego, a restaurant-related phrase commonly used by waiters, and a sports statistics reference ("Batting average"). This Mini Crossword offers a nice balance of straightforward clues and those requiring specific knowledge, making it accessible for solvers of different experience levels.

NYT Mini Crossword Tips

When tackling the May 5, 2025 Mini Crossword, start with the clues that seem most concrete. For "Thinnest U.S. coins," think about which American coins have the smallest thickness. For "Sorry, already have plans," consider common phrases used to politely decline an invitation. The clue "Silent but deadly sort" is using a commonly understood euphemism, so think about what this phrase typically refers to. For "George ___, pen name of the Victorian writer Mary Ann Evans," this requires specific literary knowledge, but the name "George" is given, so you just need to recall the surname of this famous female author who wrote under a male pseudonym. "That's great news!" is looking for an enthusiastic response to good news. For the Down clues, "Wine pairing?" with its question mark suggests wordplay - think about what words might literally pair with "wine." "In a chilly manner" is asking for an adverb describing how something is done coldly. For "Ending with klepto or ego," you need to identify a common suffix that can be added to both these word roots. "Waiter's "Hope you like the food!"" is looking for a common phrase servers say when bringing a meal to the table. And "Batting average, e.g." is asking for a category or classification that a batting average falls under in statistics. Remember that Mini crosswords typically use more common words and phrases, so if you're considering obscure answers, you might want to reconsider. Look for words that fit with crossing answers and make logical sense in the context of the clue.