Did you enjoy the Mini Today? The clues that appear in this puzzle are usually short and easy and but sometimes they too can get tricky, which you probably just found out trying to solve Backfiring blunder, in modern lingo . The clues reappear and could have a new meaning or answer you did not think of. The most recent one for this one is the seven letters word we have shown below.
Backfiring blunder in modern lingo
The answer for this mini clue is
- SELFOWN
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- "Okay then ..."
- Catch, as a criminal
- Notable feature of lemon and grapefruit juice
- Underneath
- Actor Kevin of "Dave"
- Long-nosed fish
- Understand
- Make public, as a grievance
- →
- De Armas of "Knives Out"
- Jack ___, five-time "S.N.L." host
- Class pets that thump their feet to warn of approaching kindergarteners
- Boxer Muhammad or Laila
- Reach 0% battery
- Big name in hair loss prevention
- Jack ___, six-time "S.N.L." musical guest
- Attempt
NYT Mini Crossword May 16 2026
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