NYT Mini Crossword Clues for May 16, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Clues

1A

De Armas of "Knives Out" 3 letters / Mini

ANA Reveal Hide

4A

Jack ___, five-time "S.N.L." host 5 letters / Mini

BLACK Reveal Hide

6A

Class pets that thump their feet to warn of approaching kindergarteners 7 letters / Mini

GERBILS Reveal Hide

8A

Boxer Muhammad or Laila 3 letters / Mini

ALI Reveal Hide

9A

Reach 0% battery 3 letters / Mini

DIE Reveal Hide

10A

Big name in hair loss prevention 7 letters / Mini

ROGAINE Reveal Hide

12A

Jack ___, six-time "S.N.L." musical guest 5 letters / Mini

WHITE Reveal Hide

13A

Attempt 3 letters / Mini

TRY Reveal Hide

Down Clues

1D

"Okay then ..." 7 letters / Mini

ALRIGHT Reveal Hide

2D

Catch, as a criminal 3 letters / Mini

NAB Reveal Hide

3D

Notable feature of lemon and grapefruit juice 7 letters / Mini

ACIDITY Reveal Hide

4D

Underneath 5 letters / Mini

BELOW Reveal Hide

5D

Actor Kevin of "Dave" 5 letters / Mini

KLINE Reveal Hide

6D

Long-nosed fish 3 letters / Mini

GAR Reveal Hide

7D

Understand 3 letters / Mini

SEE Reveal Hide

11D

Make public, as a grievance 3 letters / Mini

AIR Reveal Hide