Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 7


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Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? The first three clues require you to think of phrases that lead off with certain letters, and for some reason, I found that tough. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 7, 2026.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: A-___ (top-quality)
Answer: ONE

4A clue: B-___ (decent grade)
Answer: PLUS

5A clue: C-___ (group of execs)
Answer: SUITE

6A clue: Fails to be
Answer: ISNT

7A clue: Nonbinary pronoun
Answer: THEY

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: The center, guards and tackles on an N.F.L. team, for short
Answer: OLINE

2D clue: Like the taste of browned butter
Answer: NUTTY

3D clue: Language suffix
Answer: ESE

4D clue: Helpful label by a door handle
Answer: PUSH

5D clue: Get into a lotus pose, perhaps
Answer: SIT





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