Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, May 28, 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

Thursday, May 28, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Bangers and ___, classic British pub fare
  2. 5.Crumbs used for coating
  3. 6.Animal that can use tools to open shells
  4. 7.Dwells on angry feelings
  5. 8.Author Hermann who writes disparagingly about crossword puzzles in "The Glass Bead Game"

DOWN

  1. 1.Alternative to glossy
  2. 2.Poker payments
  3. 3.Depicts unfairly, as data
  4. 4.Basketball shooting game named for an animal
  5. 5.Expensively elegant

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, May 28, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Bangers and ___, classic British pub fare(MASH)
  2. 5.Crumbs used for coating(PANKO)
  3. 6.Animal that can use tools to open shells(OTTER)
  4. 7.Dwells on angry feelings(STEWS)
  5. 8.Author Hermann who writes disparagingly about crossword puzzles in "The Glass Bead Game"(HESSE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Alternative to glossy(MATTE)
  2. 2.Poker payments(ANTES)
  3. 3.Depicts unfairly, as data(SKEWS)
  4. 4.Basketball shooting game named for an animal(HORSE)
  5. 5.Expensively elegant(POSH)

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About the Thursday, May 28, 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 PANKO, answering “Crumbs used for coating.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.