Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on May 12, 2026

Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.

Mini Crossword

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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ACROSS

1.German for "Mrs."
5.Small stall at a mall
6.Bring to mind
7.Surprised exclamations upon seeing mice
8.Dramatic end to a World Cup game, for short

DOWN

1.Race that equates to 3.1 miles ... or a hint to one letter's frequent appearance in this grid?
2.Chess "castles"
3.Poses a question to
4.Hawaiian stringed instrument, informally
5.Not go bad

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, May 12, 2026

1F

2R

3A

4U

5K

I

O

S

K

6E

V

O

K

E

7E

E

K

S

8P

K

S

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

1.German for "Mrs."(FRAU)
5.Small stall at a mall(KIOSK)
6.Bring to mind(EVOKE)
7.Surprised exclamations upon seeing mice(EEKS)
8.Dramatic end to a World Cup game, for short(PKS)

DOWN

1.Race that equates to 3.1 miles ... or a hint to one letter's frequent appearance in this grid?(FIVEK)
2.Chess "castles"(ROOKS)
3.Poses a question to(ASKS)
4.Hawaiian stringed instrument, informally(UKE)
5.Not go bad(KEEP)