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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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A Tuesday 5x5 by Tracy Bennett: SMALL opens the Across clues and SPARE runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. Word before "time" or "potatoes"
SMALL
6. Spot for a backyard grill
PATIO
7. "Moving right ___ ..."
ALONG
8. Major or general
RANK
9. Sprouting part of a potato
EYE

Down

1. Word before "time" or "ribs"
SPARE
2. Language spoken in Kuala Lumpur
MALAY
3. Make amends
ATONE
4. Sausage segment
LINK
5. Fuel for a firepit
LOG

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: SMALL · PATIO · ALONG · RANK · EYE
Down: SPARE · MALAY · ATONE · LINK · LOG

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