【Female Instructor’s Strange Private Lesson (2025)】
The Female Instructor’s Strange Private Lesson (2025)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 Monday, May 12, 2025:
Across
The "D" of D.J.
The answer is Disc.
Yet to tie the knot
The answer is Unwed.
Clothing material that becomes 3-Down after "doubling" a letter
The answer is Swede.
Like the motion of the ocean
The answer is Tidal.
Actress Garr
The answer is Teri.
Down
"___ in the Wind" (Kansas classic)
The answer is Dust.
People of the Arctic
The answer is Inuit.
Stockholm resident
The answer is Swede.
Traditional wood for a hope chest
The answer is Cedar.
Where one looks for lox
The answer is Deli.
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