If you love the solar system, today’s NYT Mini Crossword should be a fun one to solve. Many word game fans love starting their day with the New York Times daily lineup, including Wordle, Connections, and Strands. But the Mini Crossword remains a fast favorite because it is quick, fun, and free.
While the full NYT Crossword requires a subscription, the Mini is free for everyone and resets every evening at 10 p.m. ET.
If you are stuck on the Sunday, May 24 puzzle, we have you covered. Below, you will find the clues and hints first, followed by the final answers. Scroll carefully if you want to avoid spoilers!
Hints for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword (Sunday, May 24, 2026)
Here are some extra clues to help you solve today’s puzzle.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Mild, pleasant intoxication — HINT: Starts with the letter “B”
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5 Across: Cookie in cookies ‘n cream — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”
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6 Across: Head of a monastery — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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8 Across: Sticks, for a snowman — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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9 Across: Artemis II org. — HINT: Ends with the letter “A”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Snake that can weigh over 100 pounds — HINT: Ends with the letter “A”
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2 Down: Of the city — HINT: Starts with the letter “U”
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3 Down: Serengeti grazer — HINT: Starts with the letter “Z”
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4 Down: Participates in a video call, as added to the dictionary in 2020 — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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7 Down: Consideration when figuring out how early to arrive at the airport, for short — HINT: Starts with the letter “T”
Answers for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword (Sunday, May 24, 2026)
Spoilers ahead! Do not scroll any further if you want to solve the puzzle on your own.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Mild, pleasant intoxication — BUZZ
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5 Across: Cookie in cookies ‘n cream — OREO
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6 Across: Head of a monastery — ABBOT
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8 Across: Sticks, for a snowman — ARMS
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9 Across: Artemis II org. — NASA
Down Answers
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1 Down: Snake that can weigh over 100 pounds — BOA
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2 Down: Of the city — URBAN
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3 Down: Serengeti grazer — ZEBRA
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4 Down: Participates in a video call, as added to the dictionary in 2020 — ZOOMS
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7 Down: Consideration when figuring out how early to arrive at the airport, for short — TSA
