NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 9, 2025
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A E__ · 4A P___ · 6A A____ · 8A H___ · 9A W__ · 1D E__ · 2D G___ · 3D G____ · 5D H___ · 7D S__
Across
1A: Humpty Dumpty, in many illustrations
4A: Cartoon bear who wears a red shirt and no pants
POOH · more answers for this clue
6A: Collection of world maps
ATLAS · more answers for this clue
8A: Counterpart of "adios"
HOLA · more answers for this clue
9A: [See circled letters]
WOW ·
Down
1D: Clean water org.
2D: Subculture with black clothing
GOTH · more answers for this clue
3D: "When they ___ ..." (start of a memorable Michelle Obama line)
GOLOW · more answers for this clue
5D: Angel topper
HALO · more answers for this clue
7D: It has sharp teeth
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EGG
POOH
ATLAS
HOLA
WOW
FAQ
1-Across: Humpty Dumpty, in many illustrations
EGG.
4-Across: Cartoon bear who wears a red shirt and no pants
POOH.
6-Across: Collection of world maps
ATLAS.
8-Across: Counterpart of "adios"
HOLA.
9-Across: [See circled letters]
WOW.
1-Down: Clean water org.
EPA.
2-Down: Subculture with black clothing
GOTH.
3-Down: "When they ___ ..." (start of a memorable Michelle Obama line)
GOLOW.
5-Down: Angel topper
HALO.
7-Down: It has sharp teeth
SAW.