Have you ever been to a karaoke bar? I haven’t, but I’ve seen enough of them in Like a Dragon games and plenty of rom-com anime to get the gist, and to the point it’s an overused trope by now. That certainly helped when I came across the “Karaoke bar accessories” clue from the August 18, 2025 edition of the NYT Mini Crossword. This five-letter answer points to something absolutely essential for karaoke night. Without it, there’s no belting out songs, no off-key performances, and definitely no fun chaos. If you’re stuck on this one, we’ve got some hints and the answer to the “Karaoke bar accessories” clue right below.
Karaoke Bar Accessories NYT Mini Hints
The following hints are just what you need to solve the “Karaoke bar accessories” clue.
- The answer starts with the letter M.
- The answer is in the plural.
- It’s something the lead singer holds in a music band.
Karaoke Bar Accessories NYT Mini Answer
MIKES is the answer to the “Karaoke bar accessories” clue.
The mike is the most common item you’ll find inside a karaoke bar. Other necessary accessories that I can think of are, of course, the speakers, a large screen from where you can see the lyrics, and not forgetting the actual karaoke machine for song selection.
