🌸 A Cozy Spring Vibe & Puzzle Time
It’s been a beautiful month so far, and things just keep getting better. The recent rainy weather has inspired a calm, stay-at-home mood — perfect for warm drinks and puzzle-solving.
From the window, the chokecherry trees are in full bloom, resembling dreamy pink clouds. If only spring stayed forever. But while nature does its thing outside, inside it's all about sharpening the brain — and nothing beats a good crossword.
🧩 What is the NYT Mini Crossword?
If you haven’t played it yet, the NYT Mini Crossword is a quick, bite-sized version of the classic New York Times Crossword. It’s short, sweet, and just challenging enough to wake up your brain.
✅ Free to play on the NYT Games website or via the NYT Games app
🧠 New puzzle every day
📅 Access to archives requires an NYT Games subscription
🗓️ NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 8
⚠️ Spoilers below! If you’re stuck, these answers will get you back on track.
Across Clues
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Adjective that rhymes with “sheesh” – NICHE
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Colossal ___ (marine animal filmed in 2025) – SQUID 🦑
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Like some caterpillars – FURRY 🐛
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Some spouses – WIVES 💍
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Bill’s time-traveling partner – TED 🕒
Down Clues
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Letters meaning “Don’t click this in public!” – NSFW 🚫
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“You can take this job and shove it!” – IQUIT 😤
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Feature of a winding road – CURVE 🛣️
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Added to the payroll – HIRED 💼
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Dreyer’s ice cream (East Coast) – EDYS 🍨
🧠 Puzzle Highlight of the Day
This puzzle had its tricky parts! But the clue "Some spouses" and the nostalgic reference to Bill & Ted really helped everything fall into place. A fun blend of pop culture and wordplay — just the way we like it.
📲 More Brain Games to Try
Here are some other fun games you can explore:
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Frase – Unscramble the anagram to find a phrase
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Pinpoint – Guess the right category
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Queens – Crown regions with trivia knowledge
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Crossclimb – Unlock trivia ladders
Available through LinkedIn’s games hub — a great way to keep your brain sharp.
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