The NY Times Mini Crossword May 5, 2026 puzzle by Tracy Bennett is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Word before “time” or “potatoes” SMALL
- 6 Spot for a backyard grill PATIO
- 7 “Moving right ___ …” ALONG
- 8 Major or general RANK
- 9 Sprouting part of a potato EYE
Down
- 1 Word before “time” or “ribs” SPARE
- 2 Language spoken in Kuala Lumpur MALAY
- 3 Make amends ATONE
- 4 Sausage segment LINK
- 5 Fuel for a firepit LOG
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