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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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A Tuesday 5x5 by Joel Fagliano: FRAU opens the Across clues and FIVEK runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

  • 1. German for "Mrs."
    FRAU
  • 5. Small stall at a mall
    KIOSK
  • 6. Bring to mind
    EVOKE
  • 7. Surprised exclamations upon seeing mice
    EEKS
  • 8. Dramatic end to a World Cup game, for short
    PKS

Down

  • 1. Race that equates to 3.1 miles ... or a hint to one letter's frequent appearance in this grid?
    FIVEK
  • 2. Chess "castles"
    ROOKS
  • 3. Poses a question to
    ASKS
  • 4. Hawaiian stringed instrument, informally
    UKE
  • 5. Not go bad
    KEEP

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: FRAU · KIOSK · EVOKE · EEKS · PKS
Down: FIVEK · ROOKS · ASKS · UKE · KEEP
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