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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 12, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: German for “Mrs.”
Answer: FRAU
5A clue: Small stall at a mall
Answer: KIOSK
6A clue: Bring to mind
Answer: EVOKE
7A clue: Surprised exclamations upon seeing mice
Answer: EEKS
8A clue: Dramatic end to a World Cup game, for short
Answer: PKS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Race that equates to 3.1 miles … or a hint to one letter’s frequent appearance in this grid?
Answer: FIVEK
2D clue: Chess “castles”
Answer: ROOKS
3D clue: Poses a question to
Answer: ASKS
4D clue: Hawaiian stringed instrument, informally
Answer: UKE
5D clue: Not go bad
Answer: KEEP