NYT Mini Crossword Hints, Clues And Answers For Wednesday, May 14
The New York Times Mini crossword puzzle is a compact version of the newspaper’s larger crossword puzzle, with a five-by-five grid and typically between three to five clues in each direction. As reported by Forbes, the puzzle for Wednesday, May 14, features a range of challenging clues.
Understanding the NYT Mini Crossword
The NYT Mini crossword is a free-to-play puzzle on the New York Times website or NYT Games app, although accessing previous puzzles in the archives requires an NYT Games subscription. According to Forbes, the puzzle is a quick and dirty version of the larger crossword, with fewer clues but still providing a fun challenge for solvers.
Hints and Clues for Wednesday, May 14
For those seeking help with the puzzle, Forbes has provided a list of hints and clues for the NYT Mini crossword puzzle for Wednesday, May 14. The Across clues include:
- 1 Across: Citizens of Poland
- 6 Across: Second-largest living land mammal
- 7 Across: Place a YouTube video on a website
- 8 Across: Culture Clube song “_____ Chameleon”
- 9 Across: What a horse might say to reject a suggestion
The Down clues include:
- 1 Down: Early learning option in the U.S., for short
- 2 Down: Expression you might say when you’re exasperated i.e. “Give me a break!”
- 3 Down: Balanced astrological sign
- 4 Down: Opponent in a way
- 5 Down: Baking ____, compound that can be used for cooking or cleaning
Answers to the NYT Mini Crossword
The answers to the NYT Mini crossword puzzle for Wednesday, May 14, are as follows:
- 1 Across: POLES
- 6 Across: RHINO
- 7 Across: EMBED
- 8 Across: KARMA
- 9 Across: NAY
- 1 Down: PRE-K
- 2 Down: OH MAN
- 3 Down: LIBRA
- 4 Down: ENEMY
- 5 Down: SODA
As noted by Forbes, the puzzle featured a range of challenging clues, including the answer to 6 Across, which is a animal with "white" and "black" varieties that are both actually gray.
Solving the Puzzle
According to Forbes, the puzzle was solved in 0:48, with the solver missing RHINO and KARMA on the first pass. The solver noted that they had good KARMA, as they were able to spot their mistake and correct it quickly.
Conclusion
The NYT Mini crossword puzzle is a fun and challenging puzzle that can be enjoyed by solvers of all levels. With its compact grid and range of clues, it’s a great way to pass the time and exercise your brain. For more coverage of the NYT Mini and other word games, be sure to follow Forbes.
