Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.
| 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 |
| 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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Play Free Now →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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