Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on May 5, 2026
Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.
Mini Crossword
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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ACROSS
- 1.Word before "time" or "potatoes"
- 6.Spot for a backyard grill
- 7."Moving right ___ ..."
- 8.Major or general
- 9.Sprouting part of a potato
DOWN
- 1.Word before "time" or "ribs"
- 2.Language spoken in Kuala Lumpur
- 3.Make amends
- 4.Sausage segment
- 5.Fuel for a firepit
Mini Crossword Hint
Mini Answer on Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Mini Answer per Hint
ACROSS
- 1.Word before "time" or "potatoes"(SMALL)
- 6.Spot for a backyard grill(PATIO)
- 7."Moving right ___ ..."(ALONG)
- 8.Major or general(RANK)
- 9.Sprouting part of a potato(EYE)
DOWN
- 1.Word before "time" or "ribs"(SPARE)
- 2.Language spoken in Kuala Lumpur(MALAY)
- 3.Make amends(ATONE)
- 4.Sausage segment(LINK)
- 5.Fuel for a firepit(LOG)