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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword made me pause right away. 1-Across asks for the thinnest US coin, and I thought of the right answer, then second-guessed myself, then went back to it. 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 5, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Thinnest U.S. coins, at around 1/20th of an inch
Answer: DIMES
6A clue: “Sorry, already have plans”
Answer: ICANT
7A clue: Silent but deadly sort
Answer: NINJA
8A clue: George ___, pen name of the Victorian writer Mary Ann Evans
Answer: ELIOT
9A clue: “That’s great news!”
Answer: YAY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Wine pairing?
Answer: DINE
2D clue: In a chilly manner
Answer: ICILY
3D clue: In a chilly manner
Answer: MANIA
4D clue: Waiter’s “Hope you like the food!”
Answer: ENJOY
5D clue: Batting average, e.g.
Answer: STAT
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