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The Mini is a streamlined edition of The New York Times’ renowned daily crossword puzzle. Unlike the larger crossword, which can be a lengthy mental challenge, The Mini is crafted for quick interaction — ideal for a brief intellectual exercise or a daily rapid test.

Given its swift nature, just one challenging clue can disrupt your flow. If you find yourself stumped — much like with Wordle or Connections — don’t fret, we’re here with the solutions.

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Here are the clues and answers for The Mini on Sunday, May 18, 2025:

Across

– Golf shot that’s also a piece of computer hardware
Answer: Chip

– Golf shot that’s also a piece of computer hardware
Answer: Drive

– Screenwriter Sorkin
Answer: Aaron

– Nonreactive, chemically
Answer: Inert

– “Bye-bye!”
Answer: See ya

Down

– Origami bird
Answer: Crane

– Person added to the staff
Answer: Hiree

– Material used to plate the skin of the Parthenon Athena and the statue of Zeus at Olympia
Answer: Ivory

– Five: Prefix
Answer: Penta

– Oktoberfest glass
Answer: Stein

– Speaker’s platform
Answer: Dais

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