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**NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle Solved for Friday, May 16th**

Word game enthusiasts have conquered today’s New York Times Mini Crossword, a bite-sized version of the classic puzzle. The 5×5 grid presented a brisk challenge, with clues ranging from distances and chocolatey treats to famous golf courses and everyday expressions.

**Key Answers:**

* **1 Across:** MILE (Unit of distance that can precede stone and age)
* **5 Across:** COCOA (Kind of powder used for hot chocolate)
* **6 Across:** EXACT (On the button)
* **8 Across:** LET’S (___ not and say we did!)
* **1 Down:** MOXIE (Gutsy determination)
* **2 Down:** I CAN’T (That’s not gonna work for me)
* **5 Down:** CELL (Spreadsheet unit)

One solver completing the puzzle in under a minute. The solve included references to other NYT games like Connections and Strands.

The NYT Mini Crossword is available to play for free on the New York Times website and app. A subscription is required to access previous puzzles.

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