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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword has a couple of fun ocean-related clues and answers. It’s the extra-long Saturday version, of course. 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 31, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: This one and that one
Answer: BOTH
5A clue: Ballet-inspired fitness class
Answer: BARRE
6A clue: Mississippi ___ (rich chocolate dessert)
Answer: MUDPIE
7A clue: Sea creature with the scientific name Monodon monoceros (“one tooth, one horn”)
Answer: NARWHAL
8A clue: Like some soccer shots
Answer: ONGOAL
9A clue: Strict in tone
Answer: STERN
10A clue: Place for a “For Sale” sign
Answer: YARD
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: $#!&, e.g.
Answer: BADWORD
2D clue: Harry Potter, Annie or Bruce Wayne
Answer: ORPHAN
3D clue: ___ and error
Answer: TRIAL
4D clue: Dog trainer’s “Walk next to me!”
Answer: HEEL
5D clue: Hot dog alternative
Answer: BURGER
6D clue: Relative of a stingray
Answer: MANTA
7D clue: All up in one’s business
Answer: NOSY
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