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NYT Mini Crossword May 16 2026 Answers

Deborah Simmons ✓Solving & explaining puzzles since 1998 · Updated May 16 2026

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Every answer from the Saturday, May 16 2026 New York Times Mini Crossword — the free 5×5 daily puzzle. Select a clue for the full explanation.

Constructed by Christina Iverson · Edited by Joel Fagliano

Across

1De Armas of "Knives Out"3 lettersSee answer ›4Jack ___, five-time "S.N.L." host5 lettersSee answer ›6Class pets that thump their feet to warn of approaching kindergarteners7 lettersSee answer ›8Boxer Muhammad or Laila3 lettersSee answer ›9Reach 0% battery3 lettersSee answer ›10Big name in hair loss prevention7 lettersSee answer ›12Jack ___, six-time "S.N.L." musical guest5 lettersSee answer ›13Attempt3 lettersSee answer ›

Down

1"Okay then ..."7 lettersSee answer ›2Catch, as a criminal3 lettersSee answer ›3Notable feature of lemon and grapefruit juice7 lettersSee answer ›4Underneath5 lettersSee answer ›5Actor Kevin of "Dave"5 lettersSee answer ›6Long-nosed fish3 lettersSee answer ›7Understand3 lettersSee answer ›11Make public, as a grievance3 lettersSee answer ›