Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on May 16, 2026
Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.
Mini Crossword
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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ACROSS
- 1.De Armas of "Knives Out"
- 4.Jack ___, five-time "S.N.L." host
- 6.Class pets that thump their feet to warn of approaching kindergarteners
- 8.Boxer Muhammad or Laila
- 9.Reach 0% battery
- 10.Big name in hair loss prevention
- 12.Jack ___, six-time "S.N.L." musical guest
- 13.Attempt
DOWN
- 1."Okay then ..."
- 2.Catch, as a criminal
- 3.Notable feature of lemon and grapefruit juice
- 4.Underneath
- 5.Actor Kevin of "Dave"
- 6.Long-nosed fish
- 7.Understand
- 11.Make public, as a grievance
Mini Crossword Hint
Mini Answer on Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Mini Answer per Hint
ACROSS
- 1.De Armas of "Knives Out"(ANA)
- 4.Jack ___, five-time "S.N.L." host(BLACK)
- 6.Class pets that thump their feet to warn of approaching kindergarteners(GERBILS)
- 8.Boxer Muhammad or Laila(ALI)
- 9.Reach 0% battery(DIE)
- 10.Big name in hair loss prevention(ROGAINE)
- 12.Jack ___, six-time "S.N.L." musical guest(WHITE)
- 13.Attempt(TRY)
DOWN
- 1."Okay then ..."(ALRIGHT)
- 2.Catch, as a criminal(NAB)
- 3.Notable feature of lemon and grapefruit juice(ACIDITY)
- 4.Underneath(BELOW)
- 5.Actor Kevin of "Dave"(KLINE)
- 6.Long-nosed fish(GAR)
- 7.Understand(SEE)
- 11.Make public, as a grievance(AIR)