Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, May 22, 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 22, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."___ Birds" (Hitchcock film that suggests this puzzle's theme)
  2. 4.Loudly brag
  3. 5.Stretch out one's neck
  4. 6.Advocate of war
  5. 7.Test for fifth-year Hogwarts students

DOWN

  1. 1.Fish using a large net
  2. 2.Call from a Canada goose
  3. 3.Female sheep
  4. 4.Stick in one's ___ (bird-related idiom)
  5. 5.Comedian Margaret

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, May 22, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."___ Birds" (Hitchcock film that suggests this puzzle's theme)(THE)
  2. 4.Loudly brag(CROW)
  3. 5.Stretch out one's neck(CRANE)
  4. 6.Advocate of war(HAWK)
  5. 7.Test for fifth-year Hogwarts students(OWL)

DOWN

  1. 1.Fish using a large net(TRAWL)
  2. 2.Call from a Canada goose(HONK)
  3. 3.Female sheep(EWE)
  4. 4.Stick in one's ___ (bird-related idiom)(CRAW)
  5. 5.Comedian Margaret(CHO)

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About the Friday, May 22, 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 CRANE, answering “Stretch out one's neck.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.