New York Times Mini Crossword Answers

Last edited: May 8, 2025

Looking for the answers to the May 8, 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 8, 2025)

ACROSS

• 1. Adjective that rhymes with "sheesh" or "pitch," depending on who you ask - Crossword Clue
• 6. Colossal ___, marine animal filmed in its natural habitat for the first time in 2025 - Crossword Clue
• 7. Like some caterpillars - Crossword Clue
• 8. Some spouses - Crossword Clue
• 9. Bill's time-traveling partner of film - Crossword Clue

DOWN

• 1. Letters meaning "Don't click this in public!" - Crossword Clue
• 2. "You can take this job and shove it!" - Crossword Clue
• 3. Feature of a winding road - Crossword Clue
• 4. Added to the payroll - Crossword Clue
• 5. Dreyer's ice cream, on the East Coast - Crossword Clue

About The May 8, 2025 NYT Mini Crossword

The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 8, 2025 features an interesting mix of clues across various topics. The Across clues include a linguistic wordplay with an adjective that rhymes differently depending on pronunciation, a reference to a marine biology discovery from 2025, a descriptive clue about caterpillars, a straightforward clue about spouses, and a pop culture reference to a time-traveling film character named Bill. The Down clues feature internet slang or abbreviations to indicate content warnings, a phrase expressing job dissatisfaction, a geographical feature of roads, terminology related to employment, and a brand name difference between regional ice cream products. This Mini Crossword offers a good balance of straightforward clues and those requiring specific knowledge, making it accessible to solvers of various experience levels.

NYT Mini Crossword Tips

When solving the May 8, 2025 Mini Crossword, start with the clues that seem most straightforward to you. For the first Across clue about an adjective that rhymes with "sheesh" or "pitch," consider words that could be pronounced differently by different speakers. For the colossal marine animal clue, think about large sea creatures and look for a five-letter term to complete the phrase. The clue "Like some caterpillars" is seeking a descriptive adjective about certain types of these insects. "Some spouses" likely refers to a specific type or category of marital partners. The clue about Bill's time-traveling partner references a popular film character. For the Down clues, think about common internet abbreviations that warn about content that shouldn't be viewed in public. The second clue is asking for a word that completes the expression of job dissatisfaction. "Feature of a winding road" refers to a specific characteristic of curvy roads. "Added to the payroll" is looking for a term related to hiring or employment. The Dreyer's ice cream clue requires knowledge of regional branding differences for the same product on the East Coast. Remember that Mini crosswords typically use more common words and phrases, so if you're considering obscure answers, you might want to reconsider your approach. Look for words that fit with crossing answers and make logical sense in the context of the clue.