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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 7, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: A-___ (top-quality)
Answer: ONE
4A clue: B-___ (decent grade)
Answer: PLUS
5A clue: C-___ (group of execs)
Answer: SUITE
6A clue: Fails to be
Answer: ISNT
7A clue: Nonbinary pronoun
Answer: THEY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: The center, guards and tackles on an N.F.L. team, for short
Answer: OLINE
2D clue: Like the taste of browned butter
Answer: NUTTY
3D clue: Language suffix
Answer: ESE
4D clue: Helpful label by a door handle
Answer: PUSH
5D clue: Get into a lotus pose, perhaps
Answer: SIT
