Welcome to The Mini Hints. If you’re looking to clear today’s grid quickly, you’re in the right place.
The NYT Mini Crossword is a daily staple for word game fans. While the main NYT Crossword requires a subscription, The Mini is free and resets every evening at 10 p.m. ET. Whether you are part of the daily ritual of playing Wordle and Connections or just here for the crossword, we have the help you need for Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Below, you’ll find hints to nudge you in the right direction, followed by the full answer key at the bottom.
Hints for the NYT Mini Crossword: Wednesday, May 13
Across Hints
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1 Across: A short, fast run or race — HINT: Ends with the letter “H”
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5 Across: The famous gold trophy given out at the Academy Awards — HINT: Starts with the letter “O”
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7 Across: A French term used for ordering individual dishes from a menu — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
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8 Across: Shortened slang for “specifications” or “spectacles” — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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9 Across: A question asking for a cause or motive — HINT: Starts with the letter “W”
Down Hints
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1 Down: The name of Google’s online word processing software — HINT: Starts with the letter “D”
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2 Down: An abbreviation meaning “right away” — HINT: Ends with the letter “P”
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3 Down: A metal fastener with a threaded shank — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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4 Down: To create or “cook up” a secret scheme — HINT: Starts with the letter “H”
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6 Down: A popular app used for making restaurant reservations — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
Answers for the NYT Mini Crossword: Wednesday, May 13
SPOILER WARNING: Stop scrolling here if you want to solve the puzzle yourself!
Across Answers
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1 Across: DASH
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5 Across: OSCAR
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7 Across: CARTE
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8 Across: SPECS
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9 Across: WHY
Down Answers
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1 Down: DOCS
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2 Down: ASAP
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3 Down: SCREW
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4 Down: HATCH
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6 Down: RESY
