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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword is that extra-long Saturday one, and some of the answers were pretty tough! I thought for sure the answer to 6-Across was two words, but nope, it was only one. 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 10, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Common inclusion in a tourist’s brochureAnswer: MAP
4A clue: Olympic honorAnswer: MEDAL
6A clue: Any of a set of green plastic toys in “Toy Story”Answer: SOLDIER
8A clue: Still on the looseAnswer: ATLARGE
9A clue: Driver’s license or passportAnswer: PHOTOID
10A clue: Star of the Eras TourAnswer: SWIFT
11A clue: 30, 45 or 50, on a beach bottle: Abbr.Answer: SPF
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Chills (out)Answer: MELLOWS
2D clue: Prompt after swiping one’s card at an iPad cash registerAnswer: ADDATIP
3D clue: Form groups of twoAnswer: PAIROFF
4D clue: Flittering fliers around a flameAnswer: MOTHS
5D clue: Totally authenticAnswer: LEGIT
6D clue: Sticky stuffAnswer: SAP
7D clue: No turn on ___” (road sign)Answer: RED
How to play more Mini Crosswords
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