Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, May 9, 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

Saturday, May 9, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.The "S" of H.S.: Abbr.
  2. 4.King with a golden touch
  3. 6.New Delhi or New York
  4. 8.Raggedy ___ doll
  5. 9.Landmark Supreme Court case overturned by Dobbs
  6. 10.Segment of a train
  7. 12.Pig's nose
  8. 13.Place for an intuitive feeling

DOWN

  1. 1.Author's event
  2. 2.Public health agcy.
  3. 3.Barbershop offering
  4. 4.___ Tirith, capital of Gondor in the "Lord of the Rings" books
  5. 5.Short-tailed weasel
  6. 6.Place to order drinks
  7. 7."___ out!" (umpire's shout)
  8. 11.Guitarist Reed

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, May 9, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.The "S" of H.S.: Abbr.(SCH)
  2. 4.King with a golden touch(MIDAS)
  3. 6.New Delhi or New York(BIGCITY)
  4. 8.Raggedy ___ doll(ANN)
  5. 9.Landmark Supreme Court case overturned by Dobbs(ROE)
  6. 10.Segment of a train(RAILCAR)
  7. 12.Pig's nose(SNOUT)
  8. 13.Place for an intuitive feeling(GUT)

DOWN

  1. 1.Author's event(SIGNING)
  2. 2.Public health agcy.(CDC)
  3. 3.Barbershop offering(HAIRCUT)
  4. 4.___ Tirith, capital of Gondor in the "Lord of the Rings" books(MINAS)
  5. 5.Short-tailed weasel(STOAT)
  6. 6.Place to order drinks(BAR)
  7. 7."___ out!" (umpire's shout)(YER)
  8. 11.Guitarist Reed(LOU)

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About the Saturday, May 9, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 7 columns, 7 rows, 8 Across clues and 8 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 BIGCITY, answering “New Delhi or New York.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.