Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, May 12, 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

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.German for "Mrs."
  2. 5.Small stall at a mall
  3. 6.Bring to mind
  4. 7.Surprised exclamations upon seeing mice
  5. 8.Dramatic end to a World Cup game, for short

DOWN

  1. 1.Race that equates to 3.1 miles ... or a hint to one letter's frequent appearance in this grid?
  2. 2.Chess "castles"
  3. 3.Poses a question to
  4. 4.Hawaiian stringed instrument, informally
  5. 5.Not go bad

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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2R
3A
4U
5K
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6E
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7E
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.German for "Mrs."(FRAU)
  2. 5.Small stall at a mall(KIOSK)
  3. 6.Bring to mind(EVOKE)
  4. 7.Surprised exclamations upon seeing mice(EEKS)
  5. 8.Dramatic end to a World Cup game, for short(PKS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Race that equates to 3.1 miles ... or a hint to one letter's frequent appearance in this grid?(FIVEK)
  2. 2.Chess "castles"(ROOKS)
  3. 3.Poses a question to(ASKS)
  4. 4.Hawaiian stringed instrument, informally(UKE)
  5. 5.Not go bad(KEEP)

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About the Tuesday, May 12, 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 KIOSK, answering “Small stall at a mall.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.