NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 31, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Ends of dress shirt sleeves View hint and explanation

CUFFS

6A

Month when the N.B.A. and N.H.L. playoffs start, typically View hint and explanation

APRIL

7A

Pilfered View hint and explanation

STOLE

8A

Played (with) View hint and explanation

TOYED

9A

"Well, isn't that the ___ calling the kettle black!" View hint and explanation

POT

Down Answers

1D

Performers in a play View hint and explanation

CAST

2D

"Gimme five!" View hint and explanation

UPTOP

3D

Soft serve alternative, familiarly View hint and explanation

FROYO

4D

Boneless steakhouse order View hint and explanation

FILET

5D

Winter ride View hint and explanation

SLED