Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, May 17, 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

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Wedding entertainers, for short
  2. 4.Like admission to the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C.
  3. 5.Not try particularly hard at one's job
  4. 6."Didn't mean to do that!"
  5. 7.Praiseful poem

DOWN

  1. 1.Hang loosely
  2. 2.Rory's love interest on "Gilmore Girls"
  3. 3."I'm all ___"
  4. 4.Caterer's responsibility
  5. 5.Mourning dove's call

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, May 17, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Wedding entertainers, for short(DJS)
  2. 4.Like admission to the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C.(FREE)
  3. 5.Not try particularly hard at one's job(COAST)
  4. 6."Didn't mean to do that!"(OOPS)
  5. 7.Praiseful poem(ODE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Hang loosely(DRAPE)
  2. 2.Rory's love interest on "Gilmore Girls"(JESS)
  3. 3."I'm all ___"(SET)
  4. 4.Caterer's responsibility(FOOD)
  5. 5.Mourning dove's call(COO)

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About the Sunday, May 17, 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 COAST, answering “Not try particularly hard at one's job.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.