The Tool Desk
Outbyte Driver Updater FREEFix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesFind Drivers →Outbyte PC Repair FREEClear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsFree Scan →These are the reported answers for the NYT Mini Crossword dated Thursday, May 8, 2025. If you are solving, stop before the spoiler section. The date matters: May 8, 2026 fell on a Friday, not a Thursday.
Hints before the answers
- 1-Across: The adjective has two common pronunciations; one rhymes with “sheesh,” the other with “pitch.”
- 6-Across: A colossal marine animal.
- 1-Down: Four letters often used to label content unsuitable for a workplace or public setting.
Spoilers: full answer key
The following clue wording and solutions are reported by AOL/Parade’s May 8, 2025 answer guide. The Economic Times also reported the same answer set. These are secondary answer guides; the official NYT grid was not available in the cited material.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Across
- 1A — NICHE: Adjective that rhymes with “sheesh” or “pitch,” depending on who you ask.
- 6A — SQUID: Colossal _, marine animal filmed in its natural habitat for the first time in 2025.
- 7A — FURRY: Like some caterpillars.
- 8A — WIVES: Some spouses.
- 9A — TED: Bill’s time-traveling partner of film.
Down
- 1D — NSFW: Letters meaning “Don’t click this in public!”
- 2D — IQUIT: “You can take this job and shove it!”
- 3D — CURVE: Feature of a winding road.
- 4D — HIRED: Added to the payroll.
- 5D — EDYS: Dreyer’s ice cream, on the East Coast.
Why 1-Across may be tricky
NICHE is the standout clue because its answer can be pronounced in two widely used ways: “neesh,” which rhymes with “sheesh,” or “nitch,” which rhymes with “pitch.” Either pronunciation fits the clue’s wordplay.
Quick Recap
Best Value
Rank #3
#1 Best Overall
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.
