Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 31

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Ends of dress shirt sleeves
Answer: CUFFS

6A clue: Month when the N.B.A. and N.H.L. playoffs start, typically
Answer: APRIL

7A clue: Pilfered
Answer: STOLE

8A clue: Played (with)
Answer: TOYED

9A clue: “Well, isn’t that the ___ calling the kettle black!”
Answer: POT

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Performers in a play
Answer: CAST

2D clue: “Gimme five!”
Answer: UPTOP

3D clue: Soft serve alternative, familiarly
Answer: FROYO

4D clue: Boneless steakhouse order
Answer: FILET

5D clue: Winter ride
Answer: SLED