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Minute Crossword Hints — May 19, 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: Symbols on the 2 keysHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 3 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Symbols on the...
4 Across: Tiny landmass in a streamHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter I.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Tiny landmass in...
6 Across: Like jalapeños and salsaHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter S.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Like jalapeños and...
7 Across: Tool for turning woodHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter L.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Tool for turning...
8 Across: Reddit Q&A session, brieflyHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 3 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Reddit Q&A session,...

Down

1 Down: 2019 sci-fi film '___: Battle Angel'Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: 2019 sci-fi film...
2 Down: Silicon Valley sector, for shortHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter T.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Silicon Valley sector,...
3 Down: Eyelid bumpHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter S.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Eyelid bump...
4 Down: Actress Fisher of 'Wedding Crashers'Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter I.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Actress Fisher of...
5 Down: Unwanted email — or a canned meat?Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter S.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Unwanted email —...

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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