Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, May 16

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, May 16

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Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? I'll tell you, 6-Across was a completely new fact to me, and I even had those particular pets when I was a kid. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let's get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 16, 2026.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

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

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