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Minute Crossword Hints — May 2, 2026

Open one clue at a time. Each row moves from gentle nudge to stronger help without revealing the full answer.

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10 clues
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Across

1 Across: Sore after a workoutHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Sore after a...
5 Across: Azzedine ___, fashion designer known for bodycon dressesHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Azzedine ___, fashion...
6 Across: Iron or copper, e.g.Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter M.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Iron or copper,...
7 Across: Egg-shapedHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter O.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Egg-shaped...
8 Across: Dispatched, like a letterHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter S.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Dispatched, like a...

Down

1 Down: Pain reliever brand with a blue labelHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Pain reliever brand...
2 Down: Settlers of ___ (board game)Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter C.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Settlers of ___...
3 Down: Singer-songwriter John known for 'Have a Little Faith in Me'Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter H.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Singer-songwriter John known...
4 Down: Ivy League school in New HavenHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter Y.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Ivy League school...
5 Down: Prophet with a book of the Bible, or famous cookie maker?Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Prophet with a...

Use hints slowly

Reveal the first hint, try the grid again, then come back only if the crossing letters still do not move.

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