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Mini crossword answers for May 5, 2026

Mini Crossword · May 5, 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 S
  • 6 starts with P
  • 7 starts with A
  • 8 starts with R
  • 9 starts with E
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Word before "time" or "potatoes" SMALL
  • 6 Across: Spot for a backyard grill PATIO
  • 7 Across: "Moving right ___ ..." ALONG
  • 8 Across: Major or general RANK
  • 9 Across: Sprouting part of a potato EYE
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with S
  • 2 starts with M
  • 3 starts with A
  • 4 starts with L
  • 5 starts with L
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Word before "time" or "ribs" SPARE
  • 2 Down: Language spoken in Kuala Lumpur MALAY
  • 3 Down: Make amends ATONE
  • 4 Down: Sausage segment LINK
  • 5 Down: Fuel for a firepit LOG
Show the solved grid
1S2M3A4L5L6PATIO7ALONG8RANK9EYE

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