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The Mini, a compact version of The New York Times’ celebrated daily crossword, offers a distinct experience compared to its longer counterpart. With fewer clues to solve, it serves as a speed challenge for many enthusiasts. When a difficult clue breaks your momentum, it can be aggravating. If you’re stuck on The Mini, just like with Wordle and Connections, we’ve got you covered.
Here are the clues and answers for NYT’s The Mini on Thursday, May 14, 2026:
**Across**
– Repetitive mannerism: **Tic**
– Nourish, as a garden: **Water**
– Like the bread used for croutons: **Stale**
– Mint ___ (classic cocktail): **Julep**
– “That’s on me,” in slangy shorthand: **Myb**
**Down**
– Jayson of the Boston Celtics: **Tatum**
– Country across the Adriatic from Croatia: **Italy**
– Tabloid subject, informally: **Celeb**
– NYT competitor: **WSJ**
– Gym unit: **Rep**
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**Topics:** Gaming, Mini Crossword