NYT Mini Crossword answers

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

1. Like the anagram "moon starer" for "astronomer"

   • Likely answer: apt.

2. Tournament rankings

   • Likely answer: seeds.

3. With 5-Down, instrument that goes "rat-a-tat-tat!"

   • Likely answer: snare.

4. Happen next

   • Likely answer: ensue.

5. Overflows (with)

   • Likely answer: teems.

DOWN

1. Good name for an avid reader?

   • Likely answer: asset.

2. Popular pasta with vodka sauce

   • Likely answer: penne.

3. Poke fun at

   • Likely answer: teams.

4. See 7-Across

   • Likely answer: drum.

5. "One eye ___, the other feels": Paul Klee

   • Likely answer: sees.

ACROSS

1. apt.
2. seeds.
3. snare.
4. ensue.
5. teems.

DOWN

1. asset.
2. penne.
3. teams.
4. drum.
5. sees.