NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, May 27, 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 27, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Rare U.S. bills
  2. 5.94-foot-long model at the American Museum of Natural History
  3. 6."Cool it, okay!"
  4. 7.Bohemian
  5. 8.Candy in a dispenser

DOWN

  1. 1.When repeated, "It'll be all right"
  2. 2.Classic ballroom dance
  3. 3.Maker of the Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
  4. 4.Reason for an R rating
  5. 5.Tortilla sandwich

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Rare U.S. bills(TWOS)
  2. 5.94-foot-long model at the American Museum of Natural History(WHALE)
  3. 6."Cool it, okay!"(RELAX)
  4. 7.Bohemian(ARTY)
  5. 8.Candy in a dispenser(PEZ)

DOWN

  1. 1.When repeated, "It'll be all right"(THERE)
  2. 2.Classic ballroom dance(WALTZ)
  3. 3.Maker of the Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream(OLAY)
  4. 4.Reason for an R rating(SEX)
  5. 5.Tortilla sandwich(WRAP)

About the Wednesday, May 27, 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 WHALE, answering “94-foot-long model at the American Museum of Natural History.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.