NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today: May 3, 2026 (5/3/26)

Stuck on a tricky clue in today’s NYT Mini Crossword for May 3, 2026? Whether you’re trying to keep your daily streak alive or just trying to beat the clock, we have the full list of answers and hints to help you finish the 5/3/26 grid. The New York Times Mini is famous for its clever wordplay and “mini” 5×5 layout, but even the smallest puzzles can sometimes leave you stumped.

Below, you’ll find all the Across and Down clues for the May 3, 2026 puzzle. We’ve organized the solutions so you can find exactly what you’re looking for without spoiling the rest of the game.

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 3, 2026

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« May 2 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Culinary institute instructor
5A	"Earth to [name]? You there?!"
7A	How you shouldn't read the cue words on a teleprompter
8A	___-Bismol (antacid brand)
9A	Mean-mugging look
1D	Dries out, as lips
2D	___ of Troy
3D	Say "I dos" without the ado?
4D	Instrument that's held horizontally while playing it
6D	Smell from a dumpster