The Crossword Answers NYT - May 18, 2026

across

• Like a game that has gone into a penalty shootout Crossword Clue

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  TIED

• Luxury handbag brand Crossword Clue

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  PRADA

• Petri dish gel Crossword Clue

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  AGAR

• West Coast sch. that joined the Big Ten in 2024 Crossword Clue

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  UCLA

• Stereotypical meal for a college student Crossword Clue

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  RAMEN

• "Veni, ___, vici" Crossword Clue

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  VIDI

• Like the Code of Hammurabi Crossword Clue

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  BABYLONIAN

• Enterprise rival Crossword Clue

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  AVIS

• Got to one's feet Crossword Clue

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  AROSE

• Elmer's product Crossword Clue

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  GLUE

• "There's a cockroach!" Crossword Clue

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  EEK

• Patch up some clothes, say Crossword Clue

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  SEW

• Pioneering hybrid car Crossword Clue

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  TOYOTAPRIUS

• Pouty expression Crossword Clue

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  MOUE

• Future atty.'s exam Crossword Clue

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  LSAT

• Rae who played President Barbie in "Barbie" Crossword Clue

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  ISSA

• Tackling of the quarterback Crossword Clue

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  SACK

• Nebraska's largest city Crossword Clue

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  OMAHA

• Governing body in the Harry Potter universe Crossword Clue

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  MINISTRYOFMAGIC

• Fibrous part of broccoli Crossword Clue

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  STALK

• Nothin' Crossword Clue

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  NADA

• Cool, slangily Crossword Clue

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  DOPE

• "___ Calm and Carry On" Crossword Clue

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  KEEP

• Region Crossword Clue

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  AREA

• Gardener's tool Crossword Clue

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  WEEDWHACKER

• Kit ___ bar Crossword Clue

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  KAT

• Woodcutter's tool Crossword Clue

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  AXE

• Beauty queen's accessory Crossword Clue

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  SASH

• Garlicky condiment Crossword Clue

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  AIOLI

• Eye irritation Crossword Clue

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  STYE

• Advice for the overambitious ... or a hint to 17-, 25-, 40- and 50-Across Crossword Clue

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  STARTSMALL

• ___ leches cake Crossword Clue

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  TRES

• Oopsie Crossword Clue

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  ERROR

• Lotion ingredient Crossword Clue

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  ALOE

• Toward sunrise Crossword Clue

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  EAST

• "Same!" Crossword Clue

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  SODOI

• Stereotypically antisocial pets Crossword Clue

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  CATS