Yesterday's NYT Mini Crossword Hints & Answers, May 17, 2026

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ACROSS Clues and Answers for Yesterday's NYT Mini Puzzle

Solve your daily crossword grid systematically - "Across" crossword clues are typically numbered left to right. Almost finished? Fill in what you missed with the ACROSS clues and answers for today's puzzle below.

1

Wedding entertainers, for short

5

Not try particularly hard at one's job

6

"Didn't mean to do that!"

7

Praiseful poem

DOWN Clues and Answers for Yesterday's NYT Mini Puzzle

"Down" crossword clues, on the other hand, are typically numbered from top to bottom. Use the DOWN clues and answers for today's puzzle below to complete your grid, one vertical clue at a time.

1

Hang loosely

2

Rory's love interest on "Gilmore Girls"

3

"I'm all ___"

4

Caterer's responsibility

5

Mourning dove's call

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