Puzzle fans, rejoice! If you're stuck on today’s **New York Times Mini Crossword (May 23)**, we’ve got the **spoiler-free answers** you need to keep your streak alive. Whether you're a casual solver or a crossword pro, this quick guide ensures you breeze through today’s puzzle with ease.  

 **NYT Mini Crossword Answers – May 23, 2025**  

**Today’s Clues & Solutions**  

Here’s the full answer key for **Friday, May 23’s Mini Crossword**:  

**Across**  

1. **___ Lanka (island nation)** → **SRI**  

2. **"Gotcha"** → **AHA**  

3. **"No problem!"** → **SURE**  

4. **"___ kidding!" ("Seriously!")** → **NOT**  

5. **"___ me alone!" ("Go away!")** → **LEAVE**  

**Down**  

1. **"Same here"** → **SODOI**  

2. **"Hold on a sec"** → **HANGON**  

3. **"I'm all ears"** → **IMLISTENING**  

4. **"You don't say!"** → **REALLY**  

5. **"___ the way" ("By the way")** → **BY**  

*(Note: Clues and answers may vary slightly based on puzzle updates.)*  

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