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Mini crossword answers for May 24, 2026

Mini Crossword · May 24, 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 B
  • 5 starts with O
  • 6 starts with A
  • 8 starts with A
  • 9 starts with N
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Mild, pleasant intoxication BUZZ
  • 5 Across: Cookie in cookies 'n cream OREO
  • 6 Across: Head of a monastery ABBOT
  • 8 Across: Sticks, for a snowman ARMS
  • 9 Across: Artemis II org. NASA
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with B
  • 2 starts with U
  • 3 starts with Z
  • 4 starts with Z
  • 7 starts with T
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Snake that can weigh over 100 pounds BOA
  • 2 Down: Of the city URBAN
  • 3 Down: Serengeti grazer ZEBRA
  • 4 Down: Participates in a video call, as added to the dictionary in 2020 ZOOMS
  • 7 Down: Consideration when figuring out how early to arrive at the airport, for short TSA
Show the solved grid
1B2U3Z4Z5OREO6ABBO7T8ARMS9NASA

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