NYT Mini Crossword for today: answers for the puzzle dated Monday, May 5.

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      Enjoy crossword puzzles but can't spend all day solving a regular-sized puzzle from your daily newspaper? That's where The Mini comes in!

      A compact version of the well-known New York Times crossword, The Mini offers a quick and straightforward way to challenge your crossword skills each day in significantly less time (the average puzzle takes players just over a minute to complete). Although The Mini is smaller and simpler than a traditional crossword, it can still pose challenges. Getting stuck on one clue can mean the difference between achieving a personal best time and an embarrassing attempt.

      Just like our Wordle hints and Connections hints, we're here to assist you with The Mini today if you're feeling stuck and need some assistance.

      Below are the answers for today's NYT Mini crossword.

      NYT Mini Crossword answers for today

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      Across

      Thinnest U.S. coins, at about 1/20th of an inch – DIMES

      “Sorry, already have plans” – ICANT

      Silent but deadly sort – NINJA

      George ___, pen name of the Victorian writer Mary Ann Evans – ELIOT

      “That’s great news!” – YAY

      Down

      Wine pairing? – DINE

      In a chilly manner – ICILY

      Ending with klepto or ego – MANIA

      Waiter’s “Hope you like the food!” – ENJOY

      Batting average, for example – STAT

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