NYT Mini Crossword today: answers for the puzzle from Thursday, May 15

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      Enjoy crossword puzzles but can’t spare all day to complete a full-sized one in your daily newspaper? That’s where The Mini comes in!

      This condensed version of the well-known New York Times crossword allows you to quickly and easily challenge your crossword skills daily in significantly less time (on average, most players finish a puzzle in just over a minute). While The Mini is more compact and straightforward than a standard crossword, it can still prove challenging. Getting stuck on a single clue might mean the difference between achieving a personal best time and a frustrating solve attempt.

      Similar to our Wordle hints and Connections hints, we’re here to assist you with The Mini today if you find yourself needing some help.

      Listed below are the answers for today’s NYT Mini crossword.

      NYT Mini Crossword answers today

      New York Times

      Across

      Opposite direction of WSW – ENE

      To expel, like lava from a volcano – SPEW

      “In which location?” – WHERE

      Unwanted plants you didn’t cultivate, possibly – WEEDS

      Relating to Mini crosswords … and a phonetic description of this puzzle? – EASY

      Down

      Swords used in fencing – EPEES

      Inclined to geek out – NERDY

      Farm animals that sound like vowels absent in this puzzle? – EWES

      Stadium where the Beatles held a legendary concert in 1965 – SHEA

      Organization for Hulk Hogan and John Cena – WWE

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