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Minute Crossword Hints — May 14, 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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Across

1 Across: Kingsley or Martin of British lettersHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Kingsley or Martin...
5 Across: All by oneselfHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: All by oneself...
6 Across: Stroke of luckHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter F.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Stroke of luck...
7 Across: Valentine's Day bouquetHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter R.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Valentine's Day bouquet...
8 Across: In debtHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter O.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: In debt...

Down

1 Down: PermitHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Permit...
2 Down: Cat's quarryHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter M.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Cat's quarry...
3 Down: Got a tattooHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter I.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Got a tattoo...
4 Down: Spots, as an opportunityHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter S.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Spots, as an...
5 Down: Hairstyle that needs a pick?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: Hairstyle that needs...

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

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