Update: We last updated this article with today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers on May 9, 2026.

The NYT Mini Crossword is the perfect daily challenge to sharpen your wit and expand your vocabulary, all in a compact package! Just like its larger counterpart, the Mini Crossword delivers clever clues and satisfying solutions, but in a bite-sized format that's perfect for a coffee break or a quick unwind. We know how addictive it can be, so to help you out (or just confirm your brilliant solves!), here are NYT Mini Crossword answers today for May 9, 2026.

NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today for May 9, 2026

Across Answers of today's NYT Mini Crossword: ➡️
  • 1 Across: The "S" of H.S.: Abbr. – SCH
  • 4 Across: King with a golden touch – MIDAS
  • 6 Across: New Delhi or New York – BIGCITY
  • 8 Across: Raggedy ___ doll – ANN
  • 9 Across: Landmark Supreme Court case overturned by Dobbs – ROE
  • 10 Across: Segment of a train – RAILCAR
  • 12 Across: Pig's nose – SNOUT
  • 13 Across: Place for an intuitive feeling – GUT

Down Answers of today's NYT Mini Crossword: ⬇️
  • 1 Down: Author's event – SIGNING
  • 2 Down: Public health agcy. – CDC
  • 3 Down: Barbershop offering – HAIRCUT
  • 4 Down: ___ Tirith, capital of Gondor in the Lord of the Rings books – MINAS
  • 5 Down: Short-tailed weasel – STOAT
  • 6 Down: Place to order drinks – BAR
  • 7 Down: "___ out!" (umpire's shout) – YER
  • 11 Down: Guitarist Reed – LOU

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NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today, May 8

What do you think of today's NYT Mini Crossword answers and clues? Were you able to guess all the answers?

This crossword has a rich pop-culture-meets-general-knowledge feel, blending mythology, literature, geography, public institutions, legal history, and everyday life into a tightly packed grid. The clues offer a satisfying mix of straightforward recognition and broader cultural awareness, with references ranging from fantasy worlds and classic figures to abbreviations and common objects. Because the puzzle jumps across so many knowledge areas, it feels more varied and mentally engaging than a purely theme-based grid. Some entries reveal themselves instantly, while others rely on solid cross-checking from intersecting clues. I’d rate the difficulty a well-balanced 4 out of 5. 

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How to Play the NYT Mini Crossword

Playing the NYT Mini Crossword is super simple!

  • The Goal: Fill in the grid with words that fit the clues, both Across and Down.
  • The Clues: You'll have two sets of clues: "Across" clues correspond to horizontal words in the grid, and "Down" clues correspond to vertical words.
  • Word Length: While not always explicitly stated in the clues themselves, the grid implicitly tells you how many letters each answer has, helping you fit it in.
  • Intersections: The beauty of a crossword is that words intersect! A letter you fill in for an "Across" word will also be part of a "Down" word, and vice versa. This helps you figure out tougher words as more letters become known.
  • Daily Refresh: Just like its big brother, the full NYT Crossword, the Mini Crossword refreshes every 24 hours with a brand new puzzle. So, if you don't get it today, there's always a fresh challenge tomorrow!

That's it with the NYT mini crossword answers today. Make sure to come back tomorrow for next one.