Here are the reported answers for the Friday, May 9, 2025, NYT Mini Crossword, organized by direction. The clue-and-answer list comes from How2Shout, a third-party guide; it is not an official NYT grid verification.
Across answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Humpty Dumpty, in many illustrations | EGG |
| Cartoon bear who wears a red shirt and no pants | POOH |
| Collection of world maps | ATLAS |
| Counterpart of “adios” | HOLA |
| [See circled letters] | WOW |
Down answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Clean water org. | EPA |
| Subculture with black clothing | GOTH |
| “When they ___ …” (start of a memorable Michelle Obama line) | GOLOW |
| Angel topper | HALO |
| It has sharp teeth | SAW |
Why the Michelle Obama clue is GOLOW
The clue points to the opening of the phrase “When they go low, we go high,” attributed by the guide to former First Lady Michelle Obama. The blank is filled by GOLOW.
Source note
How2Shout published this answer list on May 9, 2025. The original NYT puzzle record was not available for independent confirmation here, so treat these as the guide’s reported answers rather than an officially verified grid.
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