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The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle completed for May 15, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini through clues and answers
1A clue: a baseball statistic hidden in “super big hit”
Answer: RBI
4 Hint: Hello, Hawaii
Solution: ALOHA
7Hint: With 8-Across, start running or going to the gym
Solution: GETIN
8A hint: see 7-Across
Answer: FORM
9A clue: the opposite of NNE
Answer: SSW
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: The opposite of wealth, according to a saying
Solution: RAGS
Clue 2D: “Ew, that’s gross”
Solution: BLEH
3D clue: tiny pieces
Solution: IOTA
Clue 5D: Where are the hands placed when “Hey, Macarena!” is sung
Solution: HIPS
Clue 6D: it all starts again
Answer: NEW
