Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, May 2, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all
  2. 7.ChatGPT's company
  3. 8.Chance for one's kids to watch shows, perhaps
  4. 9.Not in the closet
  5. 10.Video game with falling pieces
  6. 13.Dance fad of the mid-2010s that was paired with the "Whip"
  7. 14.Wrestle

DOWN

  1. 1.Collection of poker bets
  2. 2.Likes : Facebook :: ___ : Reddit
  3. 3.Tax filings
  4. 4.The "A," "O" or "C" of A.O.C.
  5. 5.___ Altman, C.E.O. of 7-Across
  6. 6.Item of attire that might have a Windsor knot
  7. 10.Explosive compound, for short
  8. 11.Water, in French
  9. 12.Notice

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, May 2, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all(PURIST)
  2. 7.ChatGPT's company(OPENAI)
  3. 8.Chance for one's kids to watch shows, perhaps(TVTIME)
  4. 9.Not in the closet(OUT)
  5. 10.Video game with falling pieces(TETRIS)
  6. 13.Dance fad of the mid-2010s that was paired with the "Whip"(NAENAE)
  7. 14.Wrestle(TUSSLE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Collection of poker bets(POT)
  2. 2.Likes : Facebook :: ___ : Reddit(UPVOTES)
  3. 3.Tax filings(RETURNS)
  4. 4.The "A," "O" or "C" of A.O.C.(INITIAL)
  5. 5.___ Altman, C.E.O. of 7-Across(SAM)
  6. 6.Item of attire that might have a Windsor knot(TIE)
  7. 10.Explosive compound, for short(TNT)
  8. 11.Water, in French(EAU)
  9. 12.Notice(SEE)

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About the Saturday, May 2, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 7 columns, 7 rows, 7 Across clues and 9 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is UPVOTES, answering “Likes : Facebook :: ___ : Reddit.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.