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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Sunday, May 31, 2026

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A Sunday 5x5 by Ian Livengood: CUFFS opens the Across clues and CAST runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. Ends of dress shirt sleeves
CUFFS
6. Month when the N.B.A. and N.H.L. playoffs start, typically
APRIL
7. Pilfered
STOLE
8. Played (with)
TOYED
9. "Well, isn't that the ___ calling the kettle black!"
POT

Down

1. Performers in a play
CAST
2. "Gimme five!"
UPTOP
3. Soft serve alternative, familiarly
FROYO
4. Boneless steakhouse order
FILET
5. Winter ride
SLED

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: CUFFS · APRIL · STOLE · TOYED · POT
Down: CAST · UPTOP · FROYO · FILET · SLED

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