NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 12, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

German for "Mrs." View hint and explanation

FRAU

5A

Small stall at a mall View hint and explanation

KIOSK

6A

Bring to mind View hint and explanation

EVOKE

7A

Surprised exclamations upon seeing mice View hint and explanation

EEKS

8A

Dramatic end to a World Cup game, for short View hint and explanation

PKS

Down Answers

1D

Race that equates to 3.1 miles ... or a hint to one letter's frequent appearance in this grid? View hint and explanation

FIVEK

2D

Chess "castles" View hint and explanation

ROOKS

3D

Poses a question to View hint and explanation

ASKS

4D

Hawaiian stringed instrument, informally View hint and explanation

UKE

5D

Not go bad View hint and explanation

KEEP