Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, May 11, 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

Monday, May 11, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Itty-bitty insect
  2. 5."Excellent job!"
  3. 6.Bird that "croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan," in "Macbeth"
  4. 7.Each and ___
  5. 8.Swollen mark

DOWN

  1. 1.Deathly serious
  2. 2.Belly button
  3. 3.Prevent, as a crisis
  4. 4.___ the Tiger, mascot of Frosted Flakes
  5. 5.Beer, informally

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, May 11, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Itty-bitty insect(GNAT)
  2. 5."Excellent job!"(BRAVO)
  3. 6.Bird that "croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan," in "Macbeth"(RAVEN)
  4. 7.Each and ___(EVERY)
  5. 8.Swollen mark(WELT)

DOWN

  1. 1.Deathly serious(GRAVE)
  2. 2.Belly button(NAVEL)
  3. 3.Prevent, as a crisis(AVERT)
  4. 4.___ the Tiger, mascot of Frosted Flakes (TONY)
  5. 5.Beer, informally(BREW)

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About the Monday, May 11, 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 BRAVO, answering “"Excellent job!".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.