Updated: May 16, 2026 
Update: We last updated this article with yesterday's NYT Mini Crossword Answers on May 15, 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 the answers for Yesterday's NYT Mini Crossword for May 15, 2026.
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NYT Mini Crossword Answers Yesterday for May 15, 2026
Across Answers of yesterday's NYT Mini Crossword: ➡️
- 1 Across: Baseball stat hidden in "super big hit" – RBI
- 4 Across: Hi, in Hawaii – ALOHA
- 7 Across: With 8-Across, start running or going to the gym – GET IN
- 8 Across: See 7-Across – SHAPE
- 9 Across: Opposite of NNE – SSW
Down Answers of yesterday's NYT Mini Crossword: ⬇️
- 1 Down: Opposite of riches, in a saying – RAGS
- 2 Down: "Ew, gross" – BLEH
- 3 Down: Tiny bits – IOTAS
- 5 Down: Where the hands are placed when "Hey, Macarena!" is sung – HIPS
- 6 Down: All over again – ANEW
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What do you think of yesterday's NYT Mini Crossword answer? Were you able to guess all the answers?
This Mini Crossword has a playful, pop-culture-friendly, and quick-witted feel, blending wordplay, directional shorthand, fitness phrases, casual expressions, and a nostalgic musical reference into a lively little grid. The clues feel energetic and approachable, with a nice mix of hidden-answer mechanics, common sayings, abbreviations, and everyday conversational language. The themed pairing in the across clues adds a satisfying moment, while the rest of the grid stays smooth and accessible through familiar vocabulary. It’s more about fast recognition and light cleverness than serious deduction. I’d rate the difficulty a fun 3 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!
