Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, May 6, 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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Wikipedia or WebMD
  2. 5.Host city of the 2024 Olympics
  3. 6.Nuclear reactors split them
  4. 7.Hit 2021 film shot in the same location as "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Martian"
  5. 8.C.I.A. asset

DOWN

  1. 1.Showed sudden interest
  2. 2."Ten thousand spoons, when all you need is a knife," according to Alanis Morissette
  3. 3.What's displayed at the top of many iPhone lock screens
  4. 4.Pluralizing letter, spelled out
  5. 5.Football player's protection

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Wikipedia or WebMD(SITE)
  2. 5.Host city of the 2024 Olympics(PARIS)
  3. 6.Nuclear reactors split them(ATOMS)
  4. 7.Hit 2021 film shot in the same location as "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Martian"(DUNE)
  5. 8.C.I.A. asset(SPY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Showed sudden interest(SATUP)
  2. 2."Ten thousand spoons, when all you need is a knife," according to Alanis Morissette(IRONY)
  3. 3.What's displayed at the top of many iPhone lock screens(TIME)
  4. 4.Pluralizing letter, spelled out(ESS)
  5. 5.Football player's protection(PADS)

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About the Wednesday, May 6, 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 PARIS, answering “Host city of the 2024 Olympics.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.