What are the Mini Crossword answers for May 16, 2026?

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Our Mini Crossword Answers — May 16, 2026

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May 16, 2026

Answer key

Across

1. "Thanks ___" (grateful reply)

5. John ___, tractor maker with a green-and-yellow logo

6. Pleasant smell

7. Girls' names, or the ships that sailed with the Santa Maria

8. Sharp and eager

Down

1. Eagle's mountaintop nest

2. Sierra ___, West African country

3. Personal-finance guru Suze

4. Drinks brewed from leaves

5. Damp and chilly, like a basement

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What are the Mini Crossword answers for May 16, 2026?: Every across and down answer for the May 16, 2026 puzzle is in the key above — reveal them one at a time or all at once.
Is this the NYT Mini answer key?: No. This is the answer key for our own original daily Mini Crossword. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by The New York Times.
Can I solve the May 16, 2026 puzzle before seeing answers?: Yes — play it first, or use the step-by-step hint page for this date if you only need a push.