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The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle completed for May 16, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini through clues and answers
1 Hint: De Armas from “Knives Out”
Answer: ANA
4 Hint: Jack ___, five-time “SNL” host
Answer: WHITE
6A clue: classroom animals that stamp their feet to warn of the approach of kindergarten children
Answer: GERBLES
8A clue: the boxer Muhammad or Laila
Answer: ALI
Index 9A: Reach 0% battery
Answer: DIE
10A clue: a big name in hair loss prevention
Solution: ROGAINE
12Hint: Jack ___, Six-Time “SNL” Musical Guest
Answer: WHITE
13A Hint: Attempt
Answer: TRY
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: “Okay then…”
Answer: Okay
Clue 2D: Catch, as a criminal
Answer: NAB
3D Index: notable characteristic of lemon and grapefruit juice
Solution: ACIDITY
4D index: below
Answer: BELOW
Clue 5D: actor Kevin from “Dave”
Solution: KLINE
Clue 6D: Long-nosed fish
Answer: GAR
Clue 7D: Understand
Answer: SEE
Index 11D: Make it public, in the form of a grievance
Answer: AIR
