Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, May 31, 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

Sunday, May 31, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Ends of dress shirt sleeves
  2. 6.Month when the N.B.A. and N.H.L. playoffs start, typically
  3. 7.Pilfered
  4. 8.Played (with)
  5. 9."Well, isn't that the ___ calling the kettle black!"

DOWN

  1. 1.Performers in a play
  2. 2."Gimme five!"
  3. 3.Soft serve alternative, familiarly
  4. 4.Boneless steakhouse order
  5. 5.Winter ride

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, May 31, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Ends of dress shirt sleeves(CUFFS)
  2. 6.Month when the N.B.A. and N.H.L. playoffs start, typically(APRIL)
  3. 7.Pilfered(STOLE)
  4. 8.Played (with)(TOYED)
  5. 9."Well, isn't that the ___ calling the kettle black!"(POT)

DOWN

  1. 1.Performers in a play(CAST)
  2. 2."Gimme five!"(UPTOP)
  3. 3.Soft serve alternative, familiarly(FROYO)
  4. 4.Boneless steakhouse order(FILET)
  5. 5.Winter ride(SLED)

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About the Sunday, May 31, 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 CUFFS, answering “Ends of dress shirt sleeves.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.