Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, May 5

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword made me pause right away. 1-Across asks for the thinnest US coin, and I thought of the right answer, then second-guessed myself, then went back to it. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

1A clue: Thinnest U.S. coins, at around 1/20th of an inchAnswer: DIMES

6A clue: "Sorry, already have plans"Answer: ICANT

7A clue: Silent but deadly sortAnswer: NINJA

8A clue: George ___, pen name of the Victorian writer Mary Ann EvansAnswer: ELIOT

9A clue: "That's great news!"Answer: YAY

1D clue: Wine pairing?Answer: DINE

2D clue: In a chilly mannerAnswer: ICILY

3D clue: In a chilly mannerAnswer: MANIA

4D clue: Waiter's "Hope you like the food!"Answer: ENJOY

5D clue: Batting average, e.g.Answer: STAT

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