NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for May 8

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 Wednesday, May 8, 2024:

Across

Hybrid striped animal whose dad is a 1-Down, and whose mom starts with “h”

Put into law

Software releases that might still be buggy

“Save it for a ___ day”

So much

Down

Black-and-white safari animal

Shaq’s last name

Numerical relationship often written with a colon

Barely enough, quantity-wise

Online marketplace for crafters