NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, May 13, 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

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Sprinter's race
  2. 5.Statuette awarded at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre
  3. 7.À la ___
  4. 8.Word meaning "details" or "glasses"
  5. 9."What's the reason?"

DOWN

  1. 1.Google ___
  2. 2.Immediately
  3. 3.Twistable piece of hardware
  4. 4.Devise, as a plan
  5. 6.Booking service that competes with OpenTable

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Sprinter's race(DASH)
  2. 5.Statuette awarded at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre(OSCAR)
  3. 7.À la ___(CARTE)
  4. 8.Word meaning "details" or "glasses"(SPECS)
  5. 9."What's the reason?"(WHY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Google ___(DOCS)
  2. 2.Immediately(ASAP)
  3. 3.Twistable piece of hardware(SCREW)
  4. 4.Devise, as a plan(HATCH)
  5. 6.Booking service that competes with OpenTable(RESY)

About the Wednesday, May 13, 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 OSCAR, answering “Statuette awarded at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.