NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for May 7

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

• Across
• Part of an apple … or an Apple computer
• Path for a car
• Shy and easily frightened
• Insinuate
• “It’s … just OK”
• Down
• True ___ (podcast genre)
• Extra energy
• Path for a train that aptly crosses 5-Across
• Whirlpool of water
• Tiny ___, little boy in “A Christmas Carol”
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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Tuesday, May 7, 2024:

Across

Part of an apple … or an Apple computer

The answer is core.

Path for a car

The answer is road.

Shy and easily frightened

The answer is timid.

Insinuate

The answer is imply.

“It’s … just OK”

The answer is meh.

Down

True ___ (podcast genre)

The answer is crime.

Extra energy

The answer is oomph.

Path for a train that aptly crosses 5-Across

The answer is rail.

Whirlpool of water

The answer is eddy.

Tiny ___, little boy in “A Christmas Carol”

The answer is Tim.

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