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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 2, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all
Answer: PURIST
7A clue: ChatGPT's company
Answer: OPENAI
8A clue: Chance for one's kids to watch shows, perhaps
Answer: TVTIME
9A clue: Not in the closet
Answer: OUT
10A clue: Video game with falling pieces
Answer: TETRIS
13A clue: Dance fad of the mid-2010s that was paired with the "Whip"
Answer: NAENAE
14A clue: Wrestle
Answer: TUSSLE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Collection of poker bets
Answer: POT
2D clue: Likes : Facebook :: ___ : Reddit
Answer: UPVOTES
3D clue: Tax filings
Answer: RETURNS
4D clue: The "A," "O" or "C" of A.O.C.
Answer: INITIAL
5D clue: ___ Altman, CEO of 7-Across
Answer: SAM
6D clue: Item of attire that might have a Windsor knot
Answer: TIE
10D clue: Explosive compound, for short
Answer: TNT
11D clue: Water, in French
Answer: EAU
12D clue: Notice
Answer: SEE