NYT Mini Answers Today: Saturday, May 2 Hints

May 2, 2026 - 09:38

If you are stuck on today's New York Times Mini crossword puzzle, you have come to the right place. The Saturday, May 2 edition offers a compact but tricky set of clues that can trip up even regular solvers. Here are some hints to help you fill in the grid without giving everything away at once.

For the across clues, think about common four-letter words for a type of small bird or a term for a quick look. The down clues include a word for a sudden burst of laughter and a two-letter abbreviation for a state in the Pacific Northwest. If you are still drawing a blank, the full answers are listed below.

The completed grid for Saturday includes words like "SWAN" for a graceful bird, "PEEK" for a quick glance, "GIGGLE" for a light laugh, and "OR" for the Oregon abbreviation. Other answers round out the puzzle with familiar terms like "AREA" and "SNAP." These solutions fit the standard Mini format, which is a 5x5 grid designed for a fast solve. Whether you needed a nudge or the whole set, this should get you through the day's challenge.