NYT mini crossword answers for May 17, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, May 17, 2025:

Across

“Link in ___” (promotional catchphrase on social media)

They’re ground in a coffee grinder

Bike riders’ headwear

Variety of tomato whose name is also a meat

Shoe spec that describes this puzzle?

“Cha-ching, nothin’ to it!”

Down

Church spot where bats hang out

The first three words of “Green Eggs and Ham,” straight from the narrator

Boxing punch combo

Purple slices in a salad

Oktoberfest glass

Prefix with decimal, in coding

One-named hit singer with 1985’s “Smooth Operator”

Spelling ___

Paper with the answers

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.