Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, May 26, 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

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Unit of scissors, underwear or AirPods
  2. 5.Rabbit relative
  3. 6.The circled letters in this puzzle, e.g.
  4. 8.Justice Sotomayor
  5. 9.Letters in a Big Apple address

DOWN

  1. 1.High degrees, for short
  2. 2.Quarterback Rodgers
  3. 3.A hardware store with a broken doorknob is an example of it
  4. 4.Affix again, as the tail on the donkey
  5. 7."Hey, I just thought of something ..."

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Unit of scissors, underwear or AirPods(PAIR)
  2. 5.Rabbit relative(HARE)
  3. 6.The circled letters in this puzzle, e.g.(DROPS)
  4. 8.Justice Sotomayor(SONIA)
  5. 9.Letters in a Big Apple address(NYNY)

DOWN

  1. 1.High degrees, for short(PHDS)
  2. 2.Quarterback Rodgers(AARON)
  3. 3.A hardware store with a broken doorknob is an example of it(IRONY)
  4. 4.Affix again, as the tail on the donkey(REPIN)
  5. 7."Hey, I just thought of something ..."(SAY)

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About the Tuesday, May 26, 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 DROPS, answering “The circled letters in this puzzle, e.g..” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.