Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, May 5, 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

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Word before "time" or "potatoes"
  2. 6.Spot for a backyard grill
  3. 7."Moving right ___ ..."
  4. 8.Major or general
  5. 9.Sprouting part of a potato

DOWN

  1. 1.Word before "time" or "ribs"
  2. 2.Language spoken in Kuala Lumpur
  3. 3.Make amends
  4. 4.Sausage segment
  5. 5.Fuel for a firepit

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Word before "time" or "potatoes"(SMALL)
  2. 6.Spot for a backyard grill(PATIO)
  3. 7."Moving right ___ ..."(ALONG)
  4. 8.Major or general(RANK)
  5. 9.Sprouting part of a potato(EYE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Word before "time" or "ribs"(SPARE)
  2. 2.Language spoken in Kuala Lumpur(MALAY)
  3. 3.Make amends(ATONE)
  4. 4.Sausage segment(LINK)
  5. 5.Fuel for a firepit(LOG)

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About the Tuesday, May 5, 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 SMALL, answering “Word before "time" or "potatoes".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.