NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 16, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

De Armas of "Knives Out" View hint and explanation

ANA

4A

Jack ___, five-time "S.N.L." host View hint and explanation

BLACK

6A

Class pets that thump their feet to warn of approaching kindergarteners View hint and explanation

GERBILS

8A

Boxer Muhammad or Laila View hint and explanation

ALI

9A

Reach 0% battery View hint and explanation

DIE

10A

Big name in hair loss prevention View hint and explanation

ROGAINE

12A

Jack ___, six-time "S.N.L." musical guest View hint and explanation

WHITE

13A

Attempt View hint and explanation

TRY

Down Answers

1D

"Okay then ..." View hint and explanation

ALRIGHT

2D

Catch, as a criminal View hint and explanation

NAB

3D

Notable feature of lemon and grapefruit juice View hint and explanation

ACIDITY

4D

Underneath View hint and explanation

BELOW

5D

Actor Kevin of "Dave" View hint and explanation

KLINE

6D

Long-nosed fish View hint and explanation

GAR

7D

Understand View hint and explanation

SEE

11D

Make public, as a grievance View hint and explanation

AIR