Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, May 30, 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

Saturday, May 30, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.It's always greener on the other side of the grid
  2. 6.7-Eleven frozen drink
  3. 8.Getting a D or better
  4. 9.Sculpture or painting
  5. 10.Poker-playing animal in a classic painting
  6. 11.High Life beers, e.g.
  7. 13.Democratic political figure ___ Tanden
  8. 14.See 1-Across

DOWN

  1. 1.Blindingly obvious
  2. 2.Cattle ___ (Wild West thief)
  3. 3.Letters between "cues" and "esses"
  4. 4.They spend a lot of time on the web
  5. 5.Married women, in Madrid
  6. 6.Text that gets the reply "STOP," say
  7. 7.Staple grocery purchase
  8. 12.Broadway star ___ Michele

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, May 30, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.It's always greener on the other side of the grid(GRASS)
  2. 6.7-Eleven frozen drink(SLURPEE)
  3. 8.Getting a D or better(PASSING)
  4. 9.Sculpture or painting(ART)
  5. 10.Poker-playing animal in a classic painting(DOG)
  6. 11.High Life beers, e.g.(MILLERS)
  7. 13.Democratic political figure ___ Tanden(NEERA)
  8. 14.See 1-Across(GRASS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Blindingly obvious(GLARING)
  2. 2.Cattle ___ (Wild West thief)(RUSTLER)
  3. 3.Letters between "cues" and "esses"(ARS)
  4. 4.They spend a lot of time on the web(SPIDERS)
  5. 5.Married women, in Madrid(SENORAS)
  6. 6.Text that gets the reply "STOP," say(SPAM)
  7. 7.Staple grocery purchase(EGGS)
  8. 12.Broadway star ___ Michele(LEA)

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About the Saturday, May 30, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 7 columns, 7 rows, 8 Across clues and 8 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 SLURPEE, answering “7-Eleven frozen drink.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.