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Daily Mini — Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Daily Mini - Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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Across

1.Gay singer Sir Elton
5.Gold medalist at the Melbourne, Rome, Tokyo, and Mexico City Olympics
7.Listing
8.Ronald Reagan's mother
9.4 O'clock event

Down

1.Genet or Lafitte
2.Clone's origin
3.It can be used as a front hook for AIRBRUSH in a game
4.Gianni Schicchi soprano
6.Hwys.

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About This Mini Crossword

Mini crossword from Tuesday, May 26, 2026 — a compact 5x5 grid with 10 clues (5 across, 5 down). Designed to be solved in minutes, these puzzles are perfect for a quick mental workout during a coffee break or commute.

Mini crosswords use tight, clever cluing to pack a satisfying challenge into a small grid. Every letter counts - a single wrong answer affects multiple words.

Puzzle details:
  • • Grid: 5x5
  • • Across clues: 5
  • • Down clues: 5
  • • Published: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Tips for Solving Mini Crosswords

Mini crosswords reward a slightly different approach than full-size grids. Here's how to solve them efficiently:

  • • Start with short answers - 3-letter words often have fewer possibilities
  • • Use crossings early - in a 5x5 every answer intersects multiple others
  • • Think concisely - mini clues often use compact phrasing and abbreviations
  • • Aim for speed - these puzzles are designed to be completed in 1-3 minutes
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