Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, May 20, 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

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Ross Edgley's 1,700+-mile journey around Great Britain, for example
  2. 5.Fuzzy fruit
  3. 6.Someone who assumes the worst intentions in everything
  4. 7.Orangutans, e.g.
  5. 8.Work well together

DOWN

  1. 1.Former competitor of Google Hangouts
  2. 2.Signature products of Napa Valley
  3. 3."Yeah, in my dreams!"
  4. 4.Open ___ night
  5. 6.Something found on a Mac (that anagrams to MAC)

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Ross Edgley's 1,700+-mile journey around Great Britain, for example(SWIM)
  2. 5.Fuzzy fruit(KIWI)
  3. 6.Someone who assumes the worst intentions in everything(CYNIC)
  4. 7.Orangutans, e.g.(APES)
  5. 8.Work well together(MESH)

DOWN

  1. 1.Former competitor of Google Hangouts(SKYPE)
  2. 2.Signature products of Napa Valley(WINES)
  3. 3."Yeah, in my dreams!"(IWISH)
  4. 4.Open ___ night(MIC)
  5. 6.Something found on a Mac (that anagrams to MAC)(CAM)

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About the Wednesday, May 20, 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 CYNIC, answering “Someone who assumes the worst intentions in everything.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.