NYT Mini Crossword answers for Friday, May 23.

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      Enjoy crossword puzzles but don't have the entire day to tackle a full-sized one from your daily newspaper? The Mini is here to help!

      This compact version of the New York Times' popular crossword puzzle offers a swift and straightforward way to challenge your crossword abilities daily, taking significantly less time (the average player usually completes it in just over a minute). Although The Mini is smaller and less complex than a standard crossword, it can still present challenges. Getting stumped on one clue could mean the difference between achieving a personal best completion time and an awkward solving experience.

      Similar to our Wordle hints and Connections hints, we're ready to assist with The Mini today if you're feeling stuck.

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

      NYT Mini Crossword answers today

      New York Times

      Across

      Chooses to receive marketing emails, with “in” – OPTS

      Buck ___, first Black coach in Major League Baseball (1962) – ONEIL

      Like your epidermis? – SKINNY

      Like the element Fe? – IRONY

      Quite a lot of – MANY

      Down

      Bulb in the kitchen – ONION

      Like an ink-filled writing tool? – PENNY

      Microscopic – TINY

      Acting deviously – SLY

      Green gumbo ingredient – OKRA

      ___ card (smartphone chip) – SIM

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