See 7-Across

Latest answer — May 15, 2026

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Across

  1. 1Baseball stat hidden in "super big hit"
  2. 4Hi, in Hawaii
  3. 7With 8-Across, start running or going to the gym
  4. 8See 7-Across
  5. 9Opposite of NNE

Down

  1. 1Opposite of riches, in a saying
  2. 2"Ew, gross"
  3. 3Tiny bits
  4. 5Where the hands are placed when "Hey, Macarena!" is sung
  5. 6All over again

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.

What does SHAPE mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SHAPE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something
  • a geometric figure such as a square, triangle, or rectangle
  • the correct or original form or contours of something

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.

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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