If you love the New York Times word games, you know the day isn’t finished until you’ve tackled them all. From Wordle and Strands to the daily Mini Crossword, these puzzles are a must-do ritual for many of us.
While the full NYT crossword is legendary, The Mini has a huge fan base because it’s quick and fun. Keep in mind that The Mini resets every night at 10 p.m. ET, which is a bit earlier than the other games.
If you are stuck on the Friday, May 1 puzzle, we have you covered. Below, you will find hints to help you figure out the answers on your own, followed by the full solution list. Warning: Scroll slowly if you want to avoid spoilers!
NYT Mini Crossword Hints: Friday, May 1
Across Hints
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1 Across: Zip-a-___-Doo-Dah — HINT: Starts with “D”
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4 Across: Cap and gown wearer, informally — HINT: Ends with “D”
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5 Across: Major purchase that might come with a down payment — HINT: Starts with “H”
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6 Across: Doc who really delivers? — HINT: Starts with “O”
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7 Across: Home of the Leaning Tower — HINT: Ends with “A”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Prescription products — HINT: Ends with “S”
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2 Down: Course that you could sleep through and still pass — HINT: Starts with “E”
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3 Down: Where Adam and Eve were eatin’ the apple, fittingly? — HINT: Starts with “E”
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4 Down: Asia’s largest desert — HINT: Ends with “I”
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5 Down: Bunny’s bounce — HINT: Starts with “H”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers: Friday, May 1
Across Answers
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1 Across: Zip-a-___-Doo-Dah — DEE
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4 Across: Cap and gown wearer, informally — GRAD
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5 Across: Major purchase that might come with a down payment — HOUSE
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6 Across: Doc who really delivers? — OBGYN
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7 Across: Home of the Leaning Tower — PISA
Down Answers
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1 Down: Prescription products — DRUGS
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2 Down: Course that you could sleep through and still pass — EASYA
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3 Down: Where Adam and Eve were eatin’ the apple, fittingly? — EDEN
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4 Down: Asia’s largest desert — GOBI
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5 Down: Bunny’s bounce — HOP
NYT Mini Crossword Hints & Answers: Thursday, April 30, 2026
