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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword took me longer than usual. 1-Down is tough — hint, there’s an old-fashioned bottled beverage with the same name. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 16, 2025
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Unit of distance that can precede “stone” and “age”
Answer: MILE
5A clue: Kind of powder used for hot chocolate
Answer: COCOA
6A clue: On the button
Answer: EXACT
7A clue: Connections
Answer: LINKS
8A clue: “___ not and say we did!”
Answer: LETS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Gutsy determination
Answer: MOXIE
2D clue: “That’s not gonna work for me”
Answer: ICANT
3D clue: Strands
Answer: LOCKS
4D clue: Has a bite
Answer: EATS
5D clue: Spreadsheet unit
Answer: CELL
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