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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword is one of those oddball ones where certain letters in certain answers get placed into circles, and they serve as a clue for 9-Across. I usually shudder at such game tricks, but this was an easy puzzle, so the circles didn’t bother me. 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 8, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Humpty Dumpty, in many illustrations
Answer: EGG
4A clue: Cartoon bear who wears a red shirt and no pants
Answer: POOH
6A clue: Collection of world maps
Answer: ATLAS
8A clue: Counterpart of “adios”
Answer: HOLA
9A clue: [See circled letters]
Answer: WOW
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Clean water org.
Answer: EPA
2D clue: Subculture with black clothing
Answer: GOTH
3D clue: “When they ___ …” (start of a memorable Michelle Obama line)
Answer: GOLOW
5D clue: Angel topper
Answer: HALO
7D clue: It has sharp teeth
Answer: SAW
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