Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, May 3, 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

Sunday, May 3, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Culinary institute instructor
  2. 5."Earth to [name]? You there?!"
  3. 7.How you shouldn't read the cue words on a teleprompter
  4. 8.___-Bismol (antacid brand)
  5. 9.Mean-mugging look

DOWN

  1. 1.Dries out, as lips
  2. 2.___ of Troy
  3. 3.Say "I dos" without the ado?
  4. 4.Instrument that's held horizontally while playing it
  5. 6.Smell from a dumpster

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, May 3, 2026

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2H
3E
4F
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L
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6O
7A
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O
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8P
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9S
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Culinary institute instructor(CHEF)
  2. 5."Earth to [name]? You there?!"(HELLO)
  3. 7.How you shouldn't read the cue words on a teleprompter(ALOUD)
  4. 8.___-Bismol (antacid brand)(PEPTO)
  5. 9.Mean-mugging look(SNEER)

DOWN

  1. 1.Dries out, as lips(CHAPS)
  2. 2.___ of Troy(HELEN)
  3. 3.Say "I dos" without the ado?(ELOPE)
  4. 4.Instrument that's held horizontally while playing it(FLUTE)
  5. 6.Smell from a dumpster(ODOR)

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About the Sunday, May 3, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 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 HELLO, answering “"Earth to [name]? You there?!".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.