【Kairaku Jigoku no Toriko (2019)】

The Kairaku Jigoku no Toriko (2019)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 Sunday, May 11, 2025:

Across

Piece of bacon

• The answer is Strip.

Renter's contract

• The answer is Lease.

Country whose national bird is the peacock

• The answer is India.

Layers of paint

• The answer is Coat.

Make a mistake

• The answer is Err.

Down

Piece of toast

• The answer is Slice.

Kind of saxophone played by Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane

• The answer is Tenor.

Weather forecast tool, either way you look at it

• The answer is Radar.

"___ just me ...?"

• The answer is Is it.

Pod group

• The answer is Peas.

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