New York Times Simple Crossword Answers Today May 16


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Completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 16, 2026.

New York Times/Screenshot by CNET

Mini cross clues and answers

1 clue: De Armas from the movie “Knives Out”
Answer: Anna

Evidence 4A: Jack ___, five-time “SNL” host
Answer: white

6 Evidence: Classroom pets that stamp their feet to warn of approaching kindergarten
The answer: the gerbil

8 Evidence: Boxer Muhammad or Laila
Answer: Ali

Idea 9A: Reach 0% battery
The answer: he dies

10 Idea: A big name in preventing hair loss
The answer: Rogaine

12 Clues: Jack ___, six-time “SNL” musical guest
Answer: white

13 clue: try
The answer: try

Mini down clues and answers

1D Evidence: “Okay then…”
Answer: Ok

2D Evidence: Caught as a criminal
The answer: tusk

3D Evidence: The Salient Feature of Lemon and Grapefruit Juice
The answer: acidity

4D Guide: Under
Answer: below

5D Guide: Actor Kevin from “Dave”
Answer: Klein

Hexagram: Long-nosed fish
The answer: underway

Idea 7D: Understand
The answer: see

Guide 11D: Submit a grievance
The answer: air



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