The NYT Mini Crossword for May 31, 2025, packed pop culture nods, clever wordplay, and everyday language into its 5x5 grid.

Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member, is a mayoral candidate. He faces controversy after a Trump ally's remarks.

George Dragoo understood the stakes when he became Stevens High School's band director in 2005. The program's previous directors — Milo Winters, who the auditorium is named after, and Don Downs — ...

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be ...