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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 31, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini 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