NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 2, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all View hint and explanation

PURIST

7A

ChatGPT's company View hint and explanation

OPENAI

8A

Chance for one's kids to watch shows, perhaps View hint and explanation

TVTIME

9A

Not in the closet View hint and explanation

OUT

10A

Video game with falling pieces View hint and explanation

TETRIS

13A

Dance fad of the mid-2010s that was paired with the "Whip" View hint and explanation

NAENAE

14A

Wrestle View hint and explanation

TUSSLE

Down Answers

1D

Collection of poker bets View hint and explanation

POT

2D

Likes : Facebook :: ___ : Reddit View hint and explanation

UPVOTES

3D

Tax filings View hint and explanation

RETURNS

4D

The "A," "O" or "C" of A.O.C. View hint and explanation

INITIAL

5D

___ Altman, C.E.O. of 7-Across View hint and explanation

SAM

6D

Item of attire that might have a Windsor knot View hint and explanation

TIE

10D

Explosive compound, for short View hint and explanation

TNT

11D

Water, in French View hint and explanation

EAU

12D

Notice View hint and explanation

SEE