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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 9, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: The “S” of H.S.: Abbr.
Answer: SCH
4A clue: King with a golden touch
Answer: MIDAS
6A clue: New Delhi or New York
Answer: BIGCITY
8A clue: Raggedy ___ doll
Answer: ANN
9A clue: Landmark Supreme Court case overturned by Dobbs
Answer: ROE
10A clue: Segment of a train
Answer: RAILCAR
12A clue: Pig’s nose
Answer: SNOUT
13A clue: Place for an intuitive feeling
Answer: GUT
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Author’s event
Answer: SIGNING
2D clue: Public health agcy.
Answer: CDC
3D clue: Barbershop offering
Answer: HAIRCUT
4D clue: ___ Tirith, capital of Gondor in the “Lord of the Rings” books
Answer: MINAS
5D clue: Short-tailed weasel
Answer: STOAT
6D clue: Place to order drinks
Answer: BAR
7D clue: “___ out!” (umpire’s shout)
Answer: YER
11D clue: Guitarist Reed
Answer: LOU