The Badhai Lo (2025) Hindi Web SeriesMini 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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, May 1, 2025:

Across

Question that looks like today's date

  • The answer is MayI.

Marvel's "The Avengers," e.g.

  • The answer is Comic.

Bring to mind

  • The answer is Evoke.

Like notebook paper

  • The answer is Lined.

An Australian millipede holds the record for the most in the animal kingdom, at 1,306

  • The answer is Legs.

Down

Marvel's "The Avengers," e.g.

  • The answer is Movie.

Surrounded by

  • The answer is Among.

"That is not good!"

  • The answer is Yikes.

Like some coffee orders

  • The answer is Iced.

Where to find ribosomes and mitochondria

  • The answer is Cell.

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