The NYT Mini Crossword is a great way to jumpstart your brain. For many of us, it’s a daily ritual alongside other favorites like Wordle, Connections, and Strands.
While the full New York Times crossword is a larger challenge, The Mini is a fast-paced version that everyone can enjoy. Keep in mind that this puzzle resets every evening at 10 p.m. ET.
If you are working on the puzzle for Friday, May 15, and need a little help, you’re in the right place. Below, we have organized the hints first, followed by the full answers. Scroll carefully to avoid spoilers!
Hints for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword
If you just need a small nudge to help you solve the grid yourself, use these extra clues.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Baseball stat hidden in “super big hit” — HINT: Ends with the letter “I”
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4 Across: Hi, in Hawaii — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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7 Across: With 8-Across, start running or going to the gym — HINT: Ends with the letter “N”
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8 Across: See 7-Across — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
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9 Across: Opposite of NNE — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Opposite of riches, in a saying — HINT: Starts with the letter “R”
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2 Down: “Ew, gross” — HINT: Ends with the letter “H”
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3 Down: Tiny bits — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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5 Down: Where the hands are placed when “Hey Macarena!” is sung — HINT: Starts with the letter “H”
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6 Down: All over again — HINT: Ends with the letter “W”
Answers for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword
Ready to check your work? Here are the official solutions for Friday, May 15, 2026.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Baseball stat hidden in “super big hit” — RBI
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4 Across: Hi, in Hawaii — ALOHA
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7 Across: With 8-Across, start running or going to the gym — GETIN
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8 Across: See 7-Across — SHAPE
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9 Across: Opposite of NNE — SSW
Down Answers
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1 Down: Opposite of riches, in a saying — RAGS
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2 Down: “Ew, gross” — BLEH
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3 Down: Tiny bits — IOTAS
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5 Down: Where the hands are placed when “Hey, Macarena!” is sung — HIPS
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6 Down: All over again — ANEW
