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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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A Wednesday 5x5 by Sam Ezersky: DASH opens the Across clues and DOCS runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. Sprinter's race
DASH
5. Statuette awarded at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre
OSCAR
7. À la ___
CARTE
8. Word meaning "details" or "glasses"
SPECS
9. "What's the reason?"
WHY

Down

1. Google ___
DOCS
2. Immediately
ASAP
3. Twistable piece of hardware
SCREW
4. Devise, as a plan
HATCH
6. Booking service that competes with OpenTable
RESY

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: DASH · OSCAR · CARTE · SPECS · WHY
Down: DOCS · ASAP · SCREW · HATCH · RESY

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