If you're anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from the New York Times. Working on the dailyConnections,WordleandStrandsis a whole ritual for many of us. And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword too!Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan-following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m. on the weekdays, unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.So, if you're working on today's Mini on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!Related:16 Games Like Wordle To Give You Your Word Game Fix More Than Once Every 24 Hours Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword. 1 Across: "Pink_Club" (Chappell Roan hit) —HINT: Starts with the letter "P"5 Across: Instrument that might be made with a comb and wax paper —HINT: Starts with the letter "K"6 Across: How bedtime stories are often read —HINT: Starts with the letter "A"7 Across: On edge —HINT: Starts with the letter "T"8 Across: Short Instagram video —HINT: Starts with the letter "R" 1 Down: Less colorful —HINT: Ends with the letter"R"2 Down: Layer of the upper atmosphere —HINT: Ends with the letter "E"3 Down: Totally pointless —HINT: Ends with the letter "E"4 Down: Hit a high note in a high place, perhaps —HINT: Ends with the letter "L"5 Down: Kit_bar —HINT: Ends with the letter "T" Don't go any further unless you want to knowexactlywhat the correct words are in today's Mini Crossword. 1 Across: "Pink_Club" (Chappell Roan hit) —PONY5 Across: Instrument that might be made with a comb and wax paper —KAZOO6 Across: How bedtime stories are often read —ALOUD7 Across: On edge —TENSE8 Across: Short Instagram video —REEL 1 Down: Less colorful —PALER2 Down: Layer of the upper atmosphere —OZONE3 Down: Totally pointless —NOUSE4 Down: Hit a high note in a high place, perhaps —YODEL5 Down: Kit_bar —KATThat's it! How quickly were you able to complete today's Mini?!Up Next: Related: 15 Fun Games Like Connections to Play Every Day
