【A Married Woman Next Door Who Raises Three Waters (2019)】

The A Married Woman Next Door Who Raises Three Waters (2019)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 Friday, May 23, 2025:

Across

Chooses to receive marketing emails, with "in"

• The answer is Opts.

Buck ___, first Black coach in Major League Baseball (1962)

• The answer is O'Neil (no apostrophe).

Like your epidermis?

• The answer is Skinny.

Like the element Fe?

• The answer is Irony.

Quite a lot of

• The answer is Many.

Down

Bulb in the kitchen

• The answer is Onion.

Like an ink-filled writing tool?

• The answer is Penny.

Microscopic

• The answer is Tiny.

Acting deviously

• The answer is Sly.

Green gumbo ingredient

• The answer is Okra.

___ card (smartphone chip)

• The answer is SIM.

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