Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, May 16, 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

Saturday, May 16, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.De Armas of "Knives Out"
  2. 4.Jack ___, five-time "S.N.L." host
  3. 6.Class pets that thump their feet to warn of approaching kindergarteners
  4. 8.Boxer Muhammad or Laila
  5. 9.Reach 0% battery
  6. 10.Big name in hair loss prevention
  7. 12.Jack ___, six-time "S.N.L." musical guest
  8. 13.Attempt

DOWN

  1. 1."Okay then ..."
  2. 2.Catch, as a criminal
  3. 3.Notable feature of lemon and grapefruit juice
  4. 4.Underneath
  5. 5.Actor Kevin of "Dave"
  6. 6.Long-nosed fish
  7. 7.Understand
  8. 11.Make public, as a grievance

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, May 16, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.De Armas of "Knives Out"(ANA)
  2. 4.Jack ___, five-time "S.N.L." host(BLACK)
  3. 6.Class pets that thump their feet to warn of approaching kindergarteners(GERBILS)
  4. 8.Boxer Muhammad or Laila(ALI)
  5. 9.Reach 0% battery(DIE)
  6. 10.Big name in hair loss prevention(ROGAINE)
  7. 12.Jack ___, six-time "S.N.L." musical guest(WHITE)
  8. 13.Attempt(TRY)

DOWN

  1. 1."Okay then ..."(ALRIGHT)
  2. 2.Catch, as a criminal(NAB)
  3. 3.Notable feature of lemon and grapefruit juice(ACIDITY)
  4. 4.Underneath(BELOW)
  5. 5.Actor Kevin of "Dave"(KLINE)
  6. 6.Long-nosed fish(GAR)
  7. 7.Understand(SEE)
  8. 11.Make public, as a grievance(AIR)

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About the Saturday, May 16, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 7 columns, 7 rows, 8 Across clues and 8 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 GERBILS, answering “Class pets that thump their feet to warn of approaching kindergarteners.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.