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The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle completed for May 7, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini through clues and answers
1A rating: A-___ (superior quality)
Answer: ONE
Index 4A: B-___ (decent grade)
Answer: MORE
5A clue: C-___ (group of executives)
Solution: CONTINUED
6 Hint: Fails To Be
Answer: NOT
7A clue: non-binary pronoun
Answer: THEY
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: An NFL team’s center, guards and tackles, abbreviated
Solution: OLIN
Clue 2D: Like the taste of browned butter
Solution: NUTT
3D index: language suffix
Answer: ESE
Clue 4D: Useful label near a door handle
Solution: PUSH
5D Hint: Maybe take the lotus pose
Solution: SIT