Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, May 18, 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

Monday, May 18, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Questionable
  2. 5.Country that's about 25 times longer than it is wide
  3. 6.iPhone setting that reduces distractions
  4. 7.Magnum ___ (masterpiece)
  5. 8.Get-together, slangily

DOWN

  1. 1."Fingers crossed!"
  2. 2.Indoor plant whose name is one vowel off from 6-Across
  3. 3.A❤️ 9❤️ 6❤️ 4❤️ 2❤️, e.g.
  4. 4.What "aye" means
  5. 5.Corp. money managers

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, May 18, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Questionable(IFFY)
  2. 5.Country that's about 25 times longer than it is wide(CHILE)
  3. 6.iPhone setting that reduces distractions(FOCUS)
  4. 7.Magnum ___ (masterpiece)(OPUS)
  5. 8.Get-together, slangily(SESH)

DOWN

  1. 1."Fingers crossed!"(IHOPE)
  2. 2.Indoor plant whose name is one vowel off from 6-Across(FICUS)
  3. 3.A❤️ 9❤️ 6❤️ 4❤️ 2❤️, e.g.(FLUSH)
  4. 4.What "aye" means(YES)
  5. 5.Corp. money managers(CFOS)

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About the Monday, May 18, 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 CHILE, answering “Country that's about 25 times longer than it is wide.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.