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Mini crossword answers for May 16, 2026

Mini Crossword · May 16, 2026 · Every hint stays hidden until you tap it

Every clue from today's NYT Mini, with the answers hidden until you want them. Start with the lengths, then first letters, then reveal.

Across clues and answer lengths
Across first letters
  • 1 starts with A
  • 4 starts with B
  • 6 starts with G
  • 8 starts with A
  • 9 starts with D
  • 10 starts with R
  • 12 starts with W
  • 13 starts with T
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: De Armas of "Knives Out" ANA
  • 4 Across: Jack ___, five-time "S.N.L." host BLACK
  • 6 Across: Class pets that thump their feet to warn of approaching kindergarteners GERBILS
  • 8 Across: Boxer Muhammad or Laila ALI
  • 9 Across: Reach 0% battery DIE
  • 10 Across: Big name in hair loss prevention ROGAINE
  • 12 Across: Jack ___, six-time "S.N.L." musical guest WHITE
  • 13 Across: Attempt TRY
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with A
  • 2 starts with N
  • 3 starts with A
  • 4 starts with B
  • 5 starts with K
  • 6 starts with G
  • 7 starts with S
  • 11 starts with A
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: "Okay then ..." ALRIGHT
  • 2 Down: Catch, as a criminal NAB
  • 3 Down: Notable feature of lemon and grapefruit juice ACIDITY
  • 4 Down: Underneath BELOW
  • 5 Down: Actor Kevin of "Dave" KLINE
  • 6 Down: Long-nosed fish GAR
  • 7 Down: Understand SEE
  • 11 Down: Make public, as a grievance AIR
Show the solved grid
1A2N3A4BLAC5K6GERBIL7S8ALI9DIE10ROG11AINE12WHITE13TRY

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