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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword is a bit of a tough one. 6-Across and 2-Down want you to come up with words that match up with another word that starts with the same two letters. 2-Down was easy, but 6-Across stumped me until my other answers filled it in. (Hint: It’s not green grass…) 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 21, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Either role played by Michael B. Jordan in 2025’s “Sinners”Answer: TWIN
5A clue: “Wow, wow, wow!”Answer: OHMY
6A clue: Gr-” word that follows “green”Answer: GRAPE
7A clue: Bit of land in the oceanAnswer: ISLE
8A clue: Père ___, name for Santa Claus in FranceAnswer: NOEL
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Trunk of the bodyAnswer: TORSO
2D clue: “Wh-” word that follows “white”Answer: WHALE
3D clue: Urge forwardAnswer: IMPEL
4D clue: Bill ___ the Science GuyAnswer: NYE
6D clue: Alcohol paired with tonicAnswer: GIN
How to play more Mini Crosswords
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