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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 5, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Word before "time" or "potatoes"
Answer: SMALL
6A clue: Spot for a backyard grill
Answer: PATIO
7A clue: "Moving right ___ ..."
Answer: ALONG
8A clue: Major or general
Answer: RANK
9A clue: Sprouting part of a potato
Answer: EYE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Word before "time" or "ribs"
Answer: SPARE
2D clue: Language spoken in Kuala Lumpur
Answer: MALAY
3D clue: Make amends
Answer: ATONE
4D clue: Sausage segment
Answer: LINK
5D clue: Fuel for a firepit
Answer: LOG
