Looking for assistance with today’s New York Times Mini Crossword? You’ve come to the perfect spot.

The Mini is a condensed version of The New York Times’ renowned daily crossword puzzle. In contrast to the larger crossword, which can be a lengthy and demanding task requiring extensive knowledge, The Mini is swift, engaging, and ideal for a brief mental exercise. Many players even approach it as a race, striving to complete all the answers as quickly as they can.

However, when a single challenging clue disrupts your flow, it can be exasperating. Similar to Wordle or Connections, we are here to provide support if you find yourself stuck.

Here are the clues and answers for The Mini on Wednesday, May 7, 2025:

Across

– Ovechkin who surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s N.H.L. goals record
Answer: Alex

– Substitute
Answer: Proxy

– Informal term for the marketing profession
Answer: AdBiz

– Poe, Pope, or Pound
Answer: Ideal

– Organization that truly should give you a break?
Answer: IRS

Down

– Profound passion
Answer: Ardor

– Components of ears and brains
Answer: Lobes

– Illuminated sign in a cinema
Answer: Exit

– Final letters of the alphabet
Answer: XYZ

– Term of affection in Spanish
Answer: Papi

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