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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 16, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: De Armas of “Knives Out”
Answer: ANA
4A clue: Jack ___, five-time “S.N.L.” host
Answer: WHITE
6A clue: Class pets that thump their feet to warn of approaching kindergarteners
Answer: GERBILS
8A clue: Boxer Muhammad or Laila
Answer: ALI
9A clue: Reach 0% battery
Answer: DIE
10A clue: Big name in hair loss prevention
Answer: ROGAINE
12A clue: Jack ___, six-time “S.N.L.” musical guest
Answer: WHITE
13A clue: Attempt
Answer: TRY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: “Okay then …”
Answer: ALRIGHT
2D clue: Catch, as a criminal
Answer: NAB
3D clue: Notable feature of lemon and grapefruit juice
Answer: ACIDITY
4D clue: Underneath
Answer: BELOW
5D clue: Actor Kevin of “Dave”
Answer: KLINE
6D clue: Long-nosed fish
Answer: GAR
7D clue: Understand
Answer: SEE
11D clue: Make public, as a grievance
Answer: AIR