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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword is a fun one, and now I’m singing the song from 1-Across in my head. 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 20, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: “Pink ___ Club” (Chappell Roan hit)Answer: PONY
5A clue: Instrument that might be made with a comb and wax paperAnswer: KAZOO
6A clue: How bedtime stories are often readAnswer: ALOUD
7A clue: On edgeAnswer: TENSE
8A clue: Short Instagram videoAnswer: REEL
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Less colorfulAnswer: PALER
2D clue: Layer of the upper atmosphereAnswer: OZONE
3D clue: Totally pointlessAnswer: NOUSE
4D clue: Hit a high note in a high place, perhapsAnswer: YODEL
5D clue: Kit ___ barAnswer: KAT
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