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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword is one of those nice solid blocks, so if you get all the Across answers, the Downs fill themselves in, and vice-versa. 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 14, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Opposite ends of the earthAnswer: POLES
6A clue: Animal with “white” and “black” varieties (really, they’re both gray)Answer: RHINO
7A clue: Plant deeplyAnswer: EMBED
8A clue: What’s coming to youAnswer: KARMA
9A clue: “No” voteAnswer: NAY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Program for kids aged 3-5, informallyAnswer: PREK
2D clue: “That’s crazy, dude!”Answer: OHMAN
3D clue: Sign after VirgoAnswer: LIBRA
4D clue: Sworn ___Answer: ENEMY
5D clue: Pop bottles, e.g.Answer: SODA
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