Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, May 7, 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

Thursday, May 7, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.A-___ (top-quality)
  2. 4.B-___ (decent grade)
  3. 5.C-___ (group of execs)
  4. 6.Fails to be
  5. 7.Nonbinary pronoun

DOWN

  1. 1.The center, guards and tackles on an N.F.L. team, for short
  2. 2.Like the taste of browned butter
  3. 3.Language suffix
  4. 4.Helpful label by a door handle
  5. 5.Get into a lotus pose, perhaps

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, May 7, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.A-___ (top-quality)(ONE)
  2. 4.B-___ (decent grade)(PLUS)
  3. 5.C-___ (group of execs)(SUITE)
  4. 6.Fails to be(ISNT)
  5. 7.Nonbinary pronoun(THEY)

DOWN

  1. 1.The center, guards and tackles on an N.F.L. team, for short(OLINE)
  2. 2.Like the taste of browned butter(NUTTY)
  3. 3.Language suffix(ESE)
  4. 4.Helpful label by a door handle(PUSH)
  5. 5.Get into a lotus pose, perhaps(SIT)

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About the Thursday, May 7, 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 SUITE, answering “C-___ (group of execs).” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.