NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 5, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Word before "time" or "potatoes" View hint and explanation

SMALL

6A

Spot for a backyard grill View hint and explanation

PATIO

7A

"Moving right ___ ..." View hint and explanation

ALONG

8A

Major or general View hint and explanation

RANK

9A

Sprouting part of a potato View hint and explanation

EYE

Down Answers

1D

Word before "time" or "ribs" View hint and explanation

SPARE

2D

Language spoken in Kuala Lumpur View hint and explanation

MALAY

3D

Make amends View hint and explanation

ATONE

4D

Sausage segment View hint and explanation

LINK

5D

Fuel for a firepit View hint and explanation

LOG