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NYT Mini Crossword Answers
May 22, 2026

Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.

Across
1 "___ Birds" (Hitchcock film that suggests this puzzle's theme) THE
4 Loudly brag CROW
5 Stretch out one's neck CRANE
6 Advocate of war HAWK
7 Test for fifth-year Hogwarts students OWL
Down
1 Fish using a large net TRAWL
2 Call from a Canada goose HONK
3 Female sheep EWE
4 Stick in one's ___ (bird-related idiom) CRAW
5 Comedian Margaret CHO

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About the NYT Mini Crossword – May 22, 2026

The New York Times Mini Crossword is a compact 5×5 puzzle published every day. Unlike the full NYT Crossword, the Mini is designed to be solved in just a few minutes, making it perfect for a quick daily brain workout. The answers above cover all 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues from the May 22, 2026 edition.

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