The New York Times offers a variety of word games including Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword.The NYT standard crossword puzzle is known for its interesting trivia and mental flexibility challenges.Solving the NYT crossword is a skill that improves with practice and should not be discouraging if every word isn't solved.For those having difficulty with the NYT daily crossword, below are the answers for Sunday, May 18.