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— Published on May 20, 2026
The Mini is a quick version of The New York Times’ famous daily crossword. While the full crossword requires time and knowledge, The Mini offers a different experience with fewer clues to solve, making it a speed challenge for many players. If a tricky clue halts your progress, it can be irritating! If you’re stumped by The Mini, similar to Wordle and Connections, we can help.
Here are the clues and answers for NYT’s The Mini for Wednesday, May 20, 2026:
Across
1. Ross Edgley’s 1,700+-mile journey around Great Britain, for example: Swim
2. Fuzzy fruit: Kiwi
3. Someone who assumes the worst intentions in everything: Cynic
4. Orangutans, e.g.: Apes
5. Work well together: Mesh
Down
1. Former competitor of Google Hangouts: Skype
2. Signature products of Napa Valley: Wines
3. “Yeah, in my dreams!”: I Wish
4. Open ___ night: Mic
5. Something found on a Mac (that anagrams to MAC): Cam
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