Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, May 8, 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

Friday, May 8, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Squash
  2. 6.Monopoly card with a question mark on one side
  3. 7."Help! Help!"
  4. 8.Path around the sun
  5. 9.Pressing desires

DOWN

  1. 1.Social media button with an arrow
  2. 2.Answer between "yes" and "no"
  3. 3.Took back
  4. 4.Ad-libs in jazz singing
  5. 5."Yo!"
  6. 6."Dude!"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, May 8, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Squash(SMUSH)
  2. 6.Monopoly card with a question mark on one side(CHANCE)
  3. 7."Help! Help!"(MAYDAY)
  4. 8.Path around the sun(ORBIT)
  5. 9.Pressing desires(NEEDS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Social media button with an arrow(SHARE)
  2. 2.Answer between "yes" and "no"(MAYBE)
  3. 3.Took back(UNDID)
  4. 4.Ad-libs in jazz singing(SCATS)
  5. 5."Yo!"(HEY)
  6. 6."Dude!"(CMON)

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About the Friday, May 8, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 6 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 6 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 CHANCE, answering “Monopoly card with a question mark on one side.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.