Solved in Minutes: May 6 NYT Mini Crossword Answers and Clue Breakdown

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, May 6

If you’re scratching your head over today’s NYT Mini Crossword, you’re not alone. The May 6 puzzle includes a clever play on words with two across clues that might trip up even regular solvers. Whether you’re looking for a quick answer check or full solutions, this guide has you covered.

About the NYT Mini Crossword

The Mini Crossword is a bite-sized version of the classic NYT puzzle, perfect for quick solving.

• It features a 5×5 grid that can be solved in a few minutes.
• Despite its size, the clues often include wordplay, puns, or clever misdirection, which keeps things interesting.
• Today’s puzzle highlights this with a pair of side-by-side clues: “A little horse” and “A little hoarse”, showcasing how simple clues can carry layered meanings.

Across Clues and Answers for May 6

These are the horizontal answers for today’s puzzle:

• 1A: Everest and Kilimanjaro: Abbr.
  • Answer: MTS
    • A common abbreviation for mountains, used in lists and labels.
• 4A: A little horse
  • Answer: FOAL
    • A young horse, usually under a year old; this clue plays on the adjective “little.”
• 5A: A little hoarse
  • Answer: RASPY
    • Describes a rough or strained voice, linking the pun to vocal tone.
• 6A: Perfect
  • Answer: IDEAL
    • Refers to something considered the best or most suitable.
• 7A: Unlike houses that have been professionally staged
  • Answer: MESSY
    • Contrasts with a tidy or stylized space used in real estate presentation.

Down Clues and Answers for May 6

Here are the vertical solutions for today’s puzzle:

• 1D: Hero of the Passover Seder
  • Answer: MOSES
    • A central figure in the Exodus story, traditionally honored during Passover.
• 2D: Spanish small plates
  • Answer: TAPAS
    • Popular in Spanish cuisine, these are bite-sized dishes often shared.
• 3D: In a sneaky way
  • Answer: SLYLY
    • Describes doing something in a clever or secretive manner.
• 4D: Lessen over time
  • Answer: FADE
    • Often used for light, sound, or memory, meaning to gradually disappear.
• 5D: What airballs fail to touch
  • Answer: RIM
    • In basketball, an airball is a shot that misses the backboard and rim completely.

How to Access More Mini Crosswords

You can play the current day’s Mini Crossword for free via the New York Times Games section.

• Access to archived puzzles requires a NYT Games subscription.
• Along with the Mini, subscribers also gain access to Wordle, Connections, Strands, and other classic puzzles.

If you’re looking to sharpen your crossword skills, try solving without hints, or focus on recognizing common abbreviations, wordplay setups, and cultural references.