🧠 What is the NYT Mini Crossword?
The New York Times Mini Crossword is a bite-sized puzzle that delivers big brain fun in just a few clues. It’s smaller than the traditional NYT crossword and is designed for a quick solve — perfect for your coffee break! ☕🧩
While most puzzles are 5x5, Saturday editions sometimes come with a twist — slightly bigger and a tad more challenging.
Best of all? It’s free to play on the NYT website and the NYT Games app. No subscription needed to play today’s puzzle, but you'll need one to access the archives.
🔍 Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues – Saturday, May 10
⚠️ Spoilers ahead! Scroll slowly if you're still solving.
✅ Across Clues and Answers
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Common inclusion in a tourist’s brochure – MAP
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Olympic honor – MEDAL
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Any of a set of green plastic toys in Toy Story – SOLDIER
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Still on the loose – AT LARGE
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Driver’s license or passport – PHOTO ID
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Star of the Eras Tour – SWIFT
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30, 45 or 50, on a beach bottle: Abbr. – SPF
✅ Down Clues and Answers
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Chills (out) – MELLOWS
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Prompt after swiping one’s card at an iPad register – ADD A TIP
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Form groups of two – PAIR OFF
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Flittering fliers around a flame – MOTHS
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Totally authentic – LEGIT
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Sticky stuff – SAP
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"No turn on ___" (road sign) – RED
⏱️ Solving Time & Thoughts from the Writer
"It took me just 1:14 to complete today’s NYT Mini — pretty solid for a Saturday! 🔥
I nailed most of the Across clues quickly, but somehow missed MAP, which now feels obvious.
I also misread the SPF clue and guessed 'ozs' first — oops! 🤦♂️
Luckily, I breezed through all the Down clues on my first go." – Kris Holt
📲 Want More Crossword Fun?
Explore more games on the NYT Games app or check out interactive trivia games like:
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Crossclimb 🎢
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Queens 👑
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Pinpoint 📍
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Frase 🧩
These games offer fresh challenges beyond crosswords — perfect for word and trivia lovers alike!
