NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for May 18

The 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 Saturday, May 18, 2024:

Across

Presidential “no”

Members of Russia’s largest ethnic minority

Genre for a date night movie, perhaps

Mischief-maker

“You’re ___ best!”

Vacation spent on a mountain

Tiny headphone

One of sixteen playing in the Sweet Sixteen

Down

Someone who really sucks?

Flight tracker’s prediction, for short

Hissy fit

Flower that can mimic a female insect to attract males for pollination

The onetime celebrity couple of Cruise and Holmes, in tabloids

Ooze

React to yeast

“Still undecided,” on schedules: Abbr.