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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword was a tough one for me. I really didn’t know 5-Down, the Spanish term of endearment, and I wasn’t so great on 6-A, the industry for marketing professionals, either. 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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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 7, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Ovechkin who broke Wayne Gretzky’s N.H.L. goals recordAnswer: ALEX
5A clue: Stand-inAnswer: PROXY
6A clue: Industry for marketing professionals, informallyAnswer: ADBIZ
7A clue: Poe, Pope or PoundAnswer: POET
8A clue: Org. that really ought to give you a break?Answer: IRS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Intense passionAnswer: ARDOR
2D clue: Parts of ears and brainsAnswer: LOBES
3D clue: Glowing sign in a movie theaterAnswer: EXIT
4D clue: End of the alphabetAnswer: XYZ
5D clue: Spanish term of endearmentAnswer: PAPI
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