New York Times Mini Crossword Clues and Answers for Monday, May 19
The New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle is a daily distraction that challenges solvers with a smaller, quicker version of the newspaper’s larger crossword puzzle. According to Forbes, the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle typically features between three and five clues in each direction on a five-by-five grid, but the puzzles can sometimes be larger, especially on Saturdays.
In case you missed Sunday’s NYT Mini, you can find the answers on Forbes. The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is free to play on the New York Times website or NYT Games app, but accessing previous puzzles in the archives requires an NYT Games subscription.
The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is a fun daily challenge that usually takes no time at all to complete. As Forbes notes, the puzzle solver aims to beat the standard weekday grid in less than a minute. However, sometimes one or two clues can be tricky, and solvers may need to reveal the answer.
To help solvers avoid getting stuck, Forbes has provided the answers to the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Monday, May 19. The answers are as follows:
ACROSS
- Network satirized on "30 Rock," for short – NBC
- Sport played on horseback – POLO
- One for whom every day is Boxing Day? – MOVERS
- Like correct letters in Wordle – GREEN
- Blend together – MELD
DOWN
- "Invisible Man" or "Little Women" – NOVEL
- Run in the wash – BLEED
- What bourbon whiskey is primarily made from – CORN
- Tiny hole in the skin – PORE
- Longtime movie studio acquired by Amazon in 2022 – MGM
According to Forbes, today’s Mini Crossword puzzle was particularly challenging, with only a few answers being immediately recognizable. The puzzle solver noted that the Boxing Day clue was especially tricky, as it required a different line of thinking than expected.
For those interested in solving crossword puzzles, Forbes provides a range of resources, including answers to previous puzzles and tips for solvers. The publication also invites readers to follow their crossword puzzle coverage on social media.
The author of the Forbes article, Paul Tassi, is a well-known journalist and puzzle enthusiast. He can be followed on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
