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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword is pretty easy. 5-Across, “one for whom every day is Boxing Day,” stumped me because I really wanted the answer to have something to do with cats. (Spoiler: It did not.) 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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Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword
Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 19, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Network satirized on “30 Rock,” for short
Answer: NBC
4A clue: Sport played on horseback
Answer: POLO
5A clue: One for whom every day is Boxing Day?
Answer: MOVED
6A clue: Like correct letters in Wordle
Answer: GREEN
7A clue: Blend together
Answer: MELD
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: “Invisible Man” or “Little Women”
Answer: NOVEL
2D clue: Run in the wash
Answer: BLEED
3D clue: What bourbon whiskey is primarily made from
Answer: CORN
4D clue: Tiny hole in the skin
Answer: PORE
5D clue: Longtime movie studio acquired by Amazon in 2022
Answer: MGM
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