The NY Times Mini Crossword May 16, 2026 puzzle by Christina Iverson is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Quick searchAcross
- 1 De Armas of “Knives Out” ANA
- 4 Jack ___, five-time “S.N.L.” host BLACK
- 6 Class pets that thump their feet to warn of approaching kindergarteners GERBILS
- 8 Boxer Muhammad or Laila ALI
- 9 Reach 0% battery DIE
- 10 Big name in hair loss prevention ROGAINE
- 12 Jack ___, six-time “S.N.L.” musical guest WHITE
- 13 Attempt TRY
Down
- 1 “Okay then …” ALRIGHT
- 2 Catch, as a criminal NAB
- 3 Notable feature of lemon and grapefruit juice ACIDITY
- 4 Underneath BELOW
- 5 Actor Kevin of “Dave” KLINE
- 6 Long-nosed fish GAR
- 7 Understand SEE
- 11 Make public, as a grievance AIR
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