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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword is a fun one. I admit, 4-Down made me laugh. Any Gen Xer, and plenty of folks from other generations, will solve that one in an instant. 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 26, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Endangers
Answer: RISKS
6A clue: “Bloomin'” item at Outback Steakhouse
Answer: ONION
7A clue: Up the ___ (plentifully)
Answer: WAZOO
8A clue: Lived (in)
Answer: DWELT
9A clue: “You wanted to see me because …?”
Answer: YES
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Rambunctious
Answer: ROWDY
2D clue: Totally blown away
Answer: INAWE
3D clue: S, M and L
Answer: SIZES
4D clue: ___-Aid Man, mascot known for smashing through walls and yelling “Oh, yeah!”
Answer: KOOL
5D clue: Pesky little twerp
Answer: SNOT
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