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The Mini is a smaller version of The New York Times’ famous daily crossword. Unlike the longer standard crossword, which requires both knowledge and patience, The Mini offers a unique experience. With just a few clues to solve, many players see it as a race against the clock.
When a difficult clue breaks a player’s stride, it can be annoying. If you’re stuck on The Mini—just like with Wordle and Connections—we’re here to help.
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Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Monday, May 18, 2026:
Across
– Questionable: Iffy
– Country that’s about 25 times longer than it is wide: Chile
– iPhone setting that reduces distractions: Focus
– Magnum ___ (masterpiece): Opus
– Get-together, slangily: Sesh
Down
– “Fingers crossed!”: I hope
– Indoor plant whose name is one vowel off from 6-Across: Ficus
– A❤️ 9❤️ 6❤️ 4❤️ 2❤️, e.g.: Flush
– What “aye” means: Yes
– Corp. money managers: CFOs
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