NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for May 18, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, May 18, 2025:

Across

Golf shot that's also a piece of computer hardware

• The answer is Chip.

Golf shot that's also a piece of computer hardware

• The answer is Drive.

Screenwriter Sorkin

• The answer is Aaron.

Nonreactive, chemically

• The answer is Inert.

"Bye-bye!"

• The answer is See ya.

Down

Origami bird

• The answer is Crane.

Person added to the staff

• The answer is Hiree.

Material used to plate the skin of the Parthenon Athena and the statue of Zeus at Olympia

• The answer is Ivory

Five: Prefix

• The answer is Penta.

Oktoberfest glass

• The answer is Stein.

Speaker's platform

• The answer is Dais.

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