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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 15, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Baseball stat hidden in “super big hit”
Answer: RBI
4A clue: Hi, in Hawaii
Answer: ALOHA
7A clue: With 8-Across, start running or going to the gym
Answer: GETIN
8A clue: See 7-Across
Answer: SHAPE
9A clue: Opposite of NNE
Answer: SSW
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Opposite of riches, in a saying
Answer: RAGS
2D clue: “Ew, gross”
Answer: BLEH
3D clue: Tiny bits
Answer: IOTAS
5D clue: Where the hands are placed when “Hey, Macarena!” is sung
Answer: HIPS
6D clue: All over again
Answer: ANEW