Answers for the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, May 20.

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      Do you enjoy crossword puzzles but lack the time to tackle a full-sized one from your daily newspaper? That’s where The Mini comes in!

      A compact version of the New York Times’ famous crossword puzzle, The Mini offers a quick and simple way to challenge your crossword skills every day in considerably less time (most players typically complete it in just over a minute). Although The Mini is easier and smaller than a standard crossword, it can still pose its own challenges. Getting stuck on a single clue might mean the difference between achieving your best time and having a frustrating solving experience.

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

      Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini crossword.

      NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today

      New York Times

      Across:

      “Pink ___ Club” (Chappell Roan hit) – PONY

      Instrument that might be created using a comb and wax paper – KAZOO

      How bedtime stories are commonly read – ALOUD

      On edge – TENSE

      Brief Instagram video – REEL

      Down:

      Less colorful – PALER

      Layer of the upper atmosphere – OZONE

      Completely pointless – NOUSE

      Hit a high note at a high location, possibly – YODEL

      Kit ___ bar – KAT

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