Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 9

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Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s a big one, and a fun, interactive one — finish it, and a little red car races around the grid. See the letters it’s driving on? They spell out CIRCLING, which is exactly what the car is doing. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: The “S” of H.S.: Abbr.
Answer: SCH

4A clue: King with a golden touch
Answer: MIDAS

6A clue: New Delhi or New York
Answer: BIGCITY

8A clue: Raggedy ___ doll
Answer: ANN

9A clue: Landmark Supreme Court case overturned by Dobbs
Answer: ROE

10A clue: Segment of a train
Answer: RAILCAR

12A clue: Pig’s nose
Answer: SNOUT

13A clue: Place for an intuitive feeling
Answer: GUT

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Author’s event
Answer: SIGNING

2D clue: Public health agcy.
Answer: CDC

3D clue: Barbershop offering
Answer: HAIRCUT

4D clue: ___ Tirith, capital of Gondor in the “Lord of the Rings” books
Answer: MINAS

5D clue: Short-tailed weasel
Answer: STOAT

6D clue: Place to order drinks
Answer: BAR

7D clue: “___ out!” (umpire’s shout)
Answer: YER

11D clue: Guitarist Reed
Answer: LOU