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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Saturday, May 16, 2026

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A Saturday 7x7 by Christina Iverson: ANA opens the Across clues and ALRIGHT runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

  • 1. De Armas of "Knives Out"
    ANA
  • 4. Jack ___, five-time "S.N.L." host
    BLACK
  • 6. Class pets that thump their feet to warn of approaching kindergarteners
    GERBILS
  • 8. Boxer Muhammad or Laila
    ALI
  • 9. Reach 0% battery
    DIE
  • 10. Big name in hair loss prevention
    ROGAINE
  • 12. Jack ___, six-time "S.N.L." musical guest
    WHITE
  • 13. Attempt
    TRY

Down

  • 1. "Okay then ..."
    ALRIGHT
  • 2. Catch, as a criminal
    NAB
  • 3. Notable feature of lemon and grapefruit juice
    ACIDITY
  • 4. Underneath
    BELOW
  • 5. Actor Kevin of "Dave"
    KLINE
  • 6. Long-nosed fish
    GAR
  • 7. Understand
    SEE
  • 11. Make public, as a grievance
    AIR

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: ANA · BLACK · GERBILS · ALI · DIE · ROGAINE · WHITE · TRY
Down: ALRIGHT · NAB · ACIDITY · BELOW · KLINE · GAR · SEE · AIR
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