Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, May 10, 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

Sunday, May 10, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Sea creatures that sidle
  2. 6.Thomas Edison is credited with popularizing this phone greeting (Alexander Graham Bell preferred "Ahoy!")
  3. 7.Basement's counterpart
  4. 8.Hot dog, informally
  5. 9.Chess tactics that attack two pieces at once

DOWN

  1. 1.Husk of wheat
  2. 2.Like throwback fashion
  3. 3.Wedding ceremony site
  4. 4.Lose a staring contest
  5. 5.Pieces of clothing for which two M.L.B. teams are named

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, May 10, 2026

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2R
3A
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5S
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8F
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Sea creatures that sidle(CRABS)
  2. 6.Thomas Edison is credited with popularizing this phone greeting (Alexander Graham Bell preferred "Ahoy!")(HELLO)
  3. 7.Basement's counterpart(ATTIC)
  4. 8.Hot dog, informally(FRANK)
  5. 9.Chess tactics that attack two pieces at once(FORKS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Husk of wheat(CHAFF)
  2. 2.Like throwback fashion(RETRO)
  3. 3.Wedding ceremony site(ALTAR)
  4. 4.Lose a staring contest(BLINK)
  5. 5.Pieces of clothing for which two M.L.B. teams are named(SOCKS)

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About the Sunday, May 10, 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 CRABS, answering “Sea creatures that sidle.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.