Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on May 31, 2026

Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.

Mini Crossword

Sunday, May 31, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Ends of dress shirt sleeves
  2. 6.Month when the N.B.A. and N.H.L. playoffs start, typically
  3. 7.Pilfered
  4. 8.Played (with)
  5. 9."Well, isn't that the ___ calling the kettle black!"

DOWN

  1. 1.Performers in a play
  2. 2."Gimme five!"
  3. 3.Soft serve alternative, familiarly
  4. 4.Boneless steakhouse order
  5. 5.Winter ride

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, May 31, 2026

1C
2U
3F
4F
5S
6A
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8T
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Ends of dress shirt sleeves(CUFFS)
  2. 6.Month when the N.B.A. and N.H.L. playoffs start, typically(APRIL)
  3. 7.Pilfered(STOLE)
  4. 8.Played (with)(TOYED)
  5. 9."Well, isn't that the ___ calling the kettle black!"(POT)

DOWN

  1. 1.Performers in a play(CAST)
  2. 2."Gimme five!"(UPTOP)
  3. 3.Soft serve alternative, familiarly(FROYO)
  4. 4.Boneless steakhouse order(FILET)
  5. 5.Winter ride(SLED)