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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword is a fun one. I admit, 4-Down made me laugh. Any Gen Xer, and plenty of folks from other generations, will solve that one in an instant. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 26, 2025.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Endangers

Answer: RISKS

6A clue: “Bloomin'” item at Outback Steakhouse

Answer: ONION

7A clue: Up the ___ (plentifully)

Answer: WAZOO

8A clue: Lived (in)

Answer: DWELT

9A clue: “You wanted to see me because …?”

Answer: YES

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Rambunctious

Answer: ROWDY

2D clue: Totally blown away

Answer: INAWE

3D clue: S, M and L

Answer: SIZES

4D clue: ___-Aid Man, mascot known for smashing through walls and yelling “Oh, yeah!”

Answer: KOOL

5D clue: Pesky little twerp

Answer: SNOT

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