Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, May 4, 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

Monday, May 4, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Avian symbol of spring
  2. 6.Visible part of a book on a bookshelf
  3. 7.What happens there stays there, in a saying
  4. 8.Ctrl+P command
  5. 9.The bad guys in "The Bad Guys" often try to crack one

DOWN

  1. 1.Says "I'll be there" or "I can't make it"
  2. 2.Web browser whose logo is a red O
  3. 3."That's a ___!" ("You're making a huge assumption!")
  4. 4.Truly stupid
  5. 5.Home for a 1-Across

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, May 4, 2026

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2O
3B
4I
5N
6S
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7V
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8P
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Avian symbol of spring(ROBIN)
  2. 6.Visible part of a book on a bookshelf(SPINE)
  3. 7.What happens there stays there, in a saying(VEGAS)
  4. 8.Ctrl+P command(PRINT)
  5. 9.The bad guys in "The Bad Guys" often try to crack one(SAFE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Says "I'll be there" or "I can't make it"(RSVPS)
  2. 2.Web browser whose logo is a red O(OPERA)
  3. 3."That's a ___!" ("You're making a huge assumption!")(BIGIF)
  4. 4.Truly stupid(INANE)
  5. 5.Home for a 1-Across(NEST)

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About the Monday, May 4, 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 ROBIN, answering “Avian symbol of spring.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.