Need assistance with today’s New York Times Mini Crossword? You’ve arrived at the correct destination.

The Mini represents a swift, condensed version of The New York Times’ legendary daily crossword puzzle. In contrast to the full-sized crossword, which can serve as an intricate mental challenge, The Mini provides a rapid-fire test with only a handful of clues — ideal for a brief brain exercise or a daily speed challenge.

However, even a small puzzle can challenge your skills with a deceptive clue. If you’re having trouble — similar to Wordle or Connections — we have the solutions you require to maintain your winning streak.

🧩 SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more — enjoy gaming on Mashable

Here are the clues and solutions for The Mini crossword from Saturday, May 17, 2025:

Across

– “Link in ___” (common phrase on social media): Bio
– They’re ground in a coffee grinder: Beans
– Bike riders’ headwear: Helmets
– Variety of tomato whose name is also a meat: Beefsteak
– Shoe spec that describes this puzzle?: Extra wide
– “Cha-ching, nothin’ to it!”: Easy money

Down

– Church spot where bats hang out: Belfry
– The first three words of “Green Eggs and Ham”: I am Sam
– Boxing punch combo: One two
– Purple slices in a salad: Beets
– Oktoberfest glass: Stein
– Prefix with decimal, in coding: Hexa
– One-named hit singer with 1985’s “Smooth Operator”: Sade
– Spelling ___: Bee
– Paper with the answers: Key

🧠 Want more puzzles? Visit Mashable’s Games Hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more.

🎥 Featured Video: Discover the Wordle strategy employed by The New York Times’ Head of Games.

Also engaging in NYT Strands? Be sure to check out today’s hints and answers.

Searching for a past puzzle? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.