Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, May 15, 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

Friday, May 15, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Baseball stat hidden in "super big hit"
  2. 4.Hi, in Hawaii
  3. 7.With 8-Across, start running or going to the gym
  4. 8.See 7-Across
  5. 9.Opposite of NNE

DOWN

  1. 1.Opposite of riches, in a saying
  2. 2."Ew, gross"
  3. 3.Tiny bits
  4. 5.Where the hands are placed when "Hey, Macarena!" is sung
  5. 6.All over again

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, May 15, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Baseball stat hidden in "super big hit"(RBI)
  2. 4.Hi, in Hawaii(ALOHA)
  3. 7.With 8-Across, start running or going to the gym(GETIN)
  4. 8.See 7-Across(SHAPE)
  5. 9.Opposite of NNE(SSW)

DOWN

  1. 1.Opposite of riches, in a saying(RAGS)
  2. 2."Ew, gross"(BLEH)
  3. 3.Tiny bits(IOTAS)
  4. 5.Where the hands are placed when "Hey, Macarena!" is sung(HIPS)
  5. 6.All over again(ANEW)

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About the Friday, May 15, 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 ALOHA, answering “Hi, in Hawaii.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.