Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, May 14, 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

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Repetitive mannerism
  2. 4.Nourish, as a garden
  3. 6.Like the bread used for croutons
  4. 7.Mint ___ (classic cocktail)
  5. 8."That's on me," in slangy shorthand

DOWN

  1. 1.Jayson of the Boston Celtics
  2. 2.Country across the Adriatic from Croatia
  3. 3.Tabloid subject, informally
  4. 4.NYT competitor
  5. 5.Gym unit

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, May 14, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Repetitive mannerism(TIC)
  2. 4.Nourish, as a garden(WATER)
  3. 6.Like the bread used for croutons(STALE)
  4. 7.Mint ___ (classic cocktail)(JULEP)
  5. 8."That's on me," in slangy shorthand(MYB)

DOWN

  1. 1.Jayson of the Boston Celtics(TATUM)
  2. 2.Country across the Adriatic from Croatia(ITALY)
  3. 3.Tabloid subject, informally(CELEB)
  4. 4.NYT competitor(WSJ)
  5. 5.Gym unit(REP)

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About the Thursday, May 14, 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 WATER, answering “Nourish, as a garden.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.