See 7-Across

Latest answer — May 15, 2026

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This clue's Friday, May 15, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1. Baseball stat hidden in "super big hit" — Answer: RBI
  2. 4. Hi, in Hawaii — Answer: ALOHA
  3. 7. With 8-Across, start running or going to the gym — Answer: GETIN
  4. 8. See 7-Across — Answer: SHAPE
  5. 9. Opposite of NNE — Answer: SSW. Hint: If you're facing north and want to go the other way, which direction would you choose? 🧭

Down

  1. 1. Opposite of riches, in a saying — Answer: RAGS
  2. 2. "Ew, gross" — Answer: BLEH
  3. 3. Tiny bits — Answer: IOTAS
  4. 5. Where the hands are placed when "Hey, Macarena!" is sung — Answer: HIPS
  5. 6. All over again — Answer: ANEW. Hint: Think about how you might restart something fresh! 🔄

Recent NYT Mini Answers

The last 7 days of solutions

The answer to See 7-Across in the New York Times Mini crossword is SHAPE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 15, 2026 at 8-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include BOW, CHILD, FOOTBALL, CONFUSING, DUST, and DECKER. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

See 7-Across” answer

SHAPE (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as BOW, CHILD, FOOTBALL, CONFUSING, DUST, DECKER

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Why the answer is SHAPE

SHAPE is the 5-letter solution that fits "See 7-Across" in the NYT Mini crossword on May 15, 2026 (8-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

Other answers for “See 7-Across”

New York Times Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides SHAPE, it has also been BOW, CHILD, FOOTBALL, CONFUSING, DUST, and DECKER. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

More NYT Mini answers for May 15, 2026

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Across

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About the NYT Mini Crossword

The New York Times Mini is a free, 5×5 (sometimes larger) bite-size version of the paper's famous crossword, edited by Joel Fagliano. It publishes a fresh grid every day and is built for a fast solve — most players finish in a minute or two — which is exactly why a single tricky clue stands out. Because the Mini leans on everyday, current references, the answers are usually common words once the wordplay clicks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “See 7-Across”?

The answer is SHAPE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 15, 2026. Other answers for this clue include BOW, CHILD, FOOTBALL, CONFUSING, DUST, and DECKER.

How many letters is the answer to “See 7-Across”?

5 letters: SHAPE. Earlier fills for this clue have also been BOW (3), CHILD (5), FOOTBALL (8), CONFUSING (9), DUST (4), DECKER (6).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 15, 2026, at 8-Across. Earlier appearances: October 24, 2025 BOW; October 15, 2025 CHILD; September 20, 2025 FOOTBALL; April 12, 2025 CONFUSING; April 2, 2025 DUST; February 20, 2025 DECKER.

Can “See 7-Across” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides SHAPE, New York Times Mini has also used BOW, CHILD, FOOTBALL, CONFUSING, DUST, and DECKER for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.

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