The Mini represents a smaller version of The New York Times‘ renowned daily crossword. While the complete crossword presents a lengthier challenge requiring both insight and perseverance, The Mini provides an entirely unique encounter.

With a limited number of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle acts as a speed challenge for numerous players.

Encountering a tough clue that disrupts a player’s flow can be quite vexing! If you find yourself stuck on The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we are here to help.

Here are the clues and solutions to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, May 31, 2025:

Across

This one and that one

• The solution is Both.

Ballet-inspired fitness class

• The solution is Barre.

Mississippi ___ (delectable chocolate dessert)

• The solution is Mud pie.

Sea creature with the scientific designation Monodon monoceros (“one tooth, one horn”)

• The solution is Narwhal.

Like certain soccer shots

• The solution is On goal.

Strict in demeanor

• The solution is Stern.

Spot for a “For Sale” sign

• The solution is Yard.

Down

$#!&, for instance.

• The solution is Bad word.

Harry Potter, Annie or Bruce Wayne

• The solution is Orphan.

___ and error

• The solution is Trial.

Dog trainer’s “Walk beside me!”

• The solution is Heel.

Hot dog substitute

• The solution is Burger.

Relative of a stingray

• The solution is Manta.

All up in one’s affairs

• The solution is Nosy.

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