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

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 26, 2026.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Unit of scissors, underwear or AirPods
Answer: PAIR

5A clue: Rabbit relative
Answer: HARE

6A clue: The circled letters in this puzzle, e.g.
Answer: DROPS

8A clue: Justice Sotomayor
Answer: SONIA

9A clue: Letters in a Big Apple address
Answer: NYNY

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: High degrees, for short
Answer: PHDS

2D clue: Quarterback Rodgers
Answer: AARON

3D clue: A hardware store with a broken doorknob is an example of it
Answer: IRONY

4D clue: Affix again, as the tail on the donkey
Answer: REPIN

7D clue: "Hey, I just thought of something ..."
Answer: SAY

Quick tips for the NYT Mini Crossword

#1: If you're unsure, put down an answer anyway, but remember your uncertainty. You might find yourself erasing that answer as other letters fill in.

#2: If you're struggling with a few Across clues, skip to the Down side. You might be able to fill that in and find the Across clues solved for you.

#3: The puzzle-makers love to play little word games, so be on your guard. They may offer a clue where the words don't mean the obvious. If you're stumped, try thinking of secondary meanings for phrases in the clue.