NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 9, 2019
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A L___ · 5A L____ · 6A O____ · 7A L___ · 8A S___ · 1D L____ · 2D I____ · 3D S____ · 4D A__ · 5D L___
Across
1A: Senator Murkowski
LISA · more answers for this clue
5A: 0.08% blood alcohol level for driving, e.g.
LIMIT · more answers for this clue
6A: Double-reeded instruments
OBOES · more answers for this clue
7A: Rideshare giant
LYFT · more answers for this clue
8A: Umpire's call with outstretched arms
SAFE · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Country in the Sahara Desert
LIBYA · more answers for this clue
2D: "See ya!"
IMOFF · more answers for this clue
3D: Nueve minus dos
SIETE · more answers for this clue
4D: @ symbols
5D: Cracks up, in text message speak
LOLS · more answers for this clue
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LISA
LIMIT
OBOES
LYFT
SAFE
FAQ
1-Across: Senator Murkowski
LISA.
5-Across: 0.08% blood alcohol level for driving, e.g.
LIMIT.
6-Across: Double-reeded instruments
OBOES.
7-Across: Rideshare giant
LYFT.
8-Across: Umpire's call with outstretched arms
SAFE.
1-Down: Country in the Sahara Desert
LIBYA.
2-Down: "See ya!"
IMOFF.
3-Down: Nueve minus dos
SIETE.
4-Down: @ symbols
ATS.
5-Down: Cracks up, in text message speak
LOLS.