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Minute Crossword Hints — May 16, 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: Plenty, casually (and a common misspelling)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: Plenty, casually (and...
5 Across: John ___ (tractor brand)Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter D.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: John ___ (tractor...
6 Across: Pleasant scentHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Pleasant scent...
7 Across: Columbus ships, with "the"Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter N.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Columbus ships, with...
8 Across: EagerHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter K.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Eager...

Down

1 Down: Eagle's nestHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Eagle's nest...
2 Down: Sierra ___ (African country)Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter L.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Sierra ___ (African...
3 Down: Financial guru SuzeHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter O.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Financial guru Suze...
4 Down: Earl Grey and oolongHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter T.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Earl Grey and...
5 Down: Cool and damp, like a basement?Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter D.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Cool and damp,...

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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