Today's Mini Crossword is full of twists and turns. And if you're anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from the New York Times. Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword, too!
Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.
So, if you're working on today's Mini on for Today's Mini Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!
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Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword.
1 Across: German for "Mrs." — HINT: Ends with the letter "U"5 Across: Small stall at a mall —HINT: Starts with the letter "K"6 Across: Bring to mind — HINT: Starts with the letter "E"7 Across: Surprised exclamations upon seeing mice — HINT: Ends with the letter "S"8 Across: Dramatic end to a World Cup game, for short — HINT: Starts with the letter "P"
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NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: Race that equates to 3.1 miles ... or a hint to one letter's frequent appearance in this grid? — HINT: Starts with the letter "F"
2 Down: Chess "castles" — HINT: Ends with the letter "S"
3 Down: Poses a question to — HINT: Ends with the letter "A"
4 Down: Hawaiian stringed instrument, informally — HINT: Starts with the letter "U"
5 Down: Not go bad — HINT: Ends with the letter "P"
Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Don't go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today's Mini Crossword.
1 Across: German for "Mrs." — FRAU5 Across: Small stall at a mall —KIOSK6 Across: Bring to mind — EVOKE7 Across: Surprised exclamations upon seeing mice — EEKS8 Across: Dramatic end to a World Cup game, for short — PKS
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Race that equates to 3.1 miles ... or a hint to one letter's frequent appearance in this grid? — FIVE K
2 Down: Chess "castles" — ROOKS
3 Down: Poses a question to — ASKS
4 Down: Hawaiian stringed instrument, informally — UKE
5 Down: Not go bad — KEEP
Related: NYT Mini Crossword Answers, Hints for Monday, May 11, 2026
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