NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 31, 2023
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A S__ · 4A N___ · 5A H____ · 6A A____ · 7A H____ · 1D S____ · 2D A____ · 3D P____ · 4D N___ · 5D H__
Across
1A: Sticky stuff on a tree
4A: Destination for cabs in California?
NAPA · more answers for this clue
5A: Long time to wait in line
HOURS · more answers for this clue
6A: Fancy broad tie
ASCOT · more answers for this clue
7A: Most common carnivore in Africa
HYENA · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: See 3-Down
SAUCE ·
2D: Kitchen splatter protector
APRON · more answers for this clue
3D: With 1-Down, marinara, Alfredo or pesto
PASTA ·
4D: All up in one's business
NOSY · more answers for this clue
5D: "Very funny!"
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SAP
NAPA
HOURS
ASCOT
HYENA
FAQ
1-Across: Sticky stuff on a tree
SAP.
4-Across: Destination for cabs in California?
NAPA.
5-Across: Long time to wait in line
HOURS.
6-Across: Fancy broad tie
ASCOT.
7-Across: Most common carnivore in Africa
HYENA.
1-Down: See 3-Down
SAUCE.
2-Down: Kitchen splatter protector
APRON.
3-Down: With 1-Down, marinara, Alfredo or pesto
PASTA.
4-Down: All up in one's business
NOSY.
5-Down: "Very funny!"
HAH.