The NY Times Mini Crossword May 2, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all PURIST
- 7 ChatGPT’s company OPENAI
- 8 Chance for one’s kids to watch shows, perhaps TVTIME
- 9 Not in the closet OUT
- 10 Video game with falling pieces TETRIS
- 13 Dance fad of the mid-2010s that was paired with the “Whip” NAENAE
- 14 Wrestle TUSSLE
Down
- 1 Collection of poker bets POT
- 2 Likes : Facebook :: ___ : Reddit UPVOTES
- 3 Tax filings RETURNS
- 4 The “A,” “O” or “C” of A.O.C. INITIAL
- 5 ___ Altman, C.E.O. of 7-Across SAM
- 6 Item of attire that might have a Windsor knot TIE
- 10 Explosive compound, for short TNT
- 11 Water, in French EAU
- 12 Notice SEE
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