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 daily Connections, Wordle and Strands is 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., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.
So, if you’re working on today’s Mini on Tuesday, May 13, 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!
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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: “Pointer” used to highlight a talking point — HINT: Starts with the letter “L”
6 Across: Submit a C.V. — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
7 Across: Get behind the wheel — HINT: Starts with the letter “D”
8 Across: “Oh boy, that’s not good!” — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
9 Across: “___ Misérables” — HINT: Starts with the letter “L”
NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: “____ Madonna” (Beatles song) — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
2 Down: When March Madness ends, curiously — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
3 Down: Sudden increase — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
4 Down: Legolas and Galadriel, in “The Lord of the Rings” — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
5 Down: Spirits akin to bourbons — HINT: Starts with the letter “R”
Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Don’t go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today’s Mini Crossword.
NYT Mini Across Answers
1 Across: “Pointer” used to highlight a talking point — LASER
6 Across: Submit a C.V. — APPLY
7 Across: Get behind the wheel — DRIVE
8 Across: “Oh boy, that’s not good!” — YIKES
9 Across: “___ Misérables” — LES
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: “____ Madonna” (Beatles song) — LADY
2 Down: When March Madness ends, curiously — APRIL
3 Down: Sudden increase — SPIKE
4 Down: Legolas and Galadriel, in “The Lord of the Rings” — ELVES
5 Down: Spirits akin to bourbons — RYES
That’s it! How quickly were you able to complete today’s Mini?!
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