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Mini crossword answers for August 3, 2026

Mini Crossword · August 3, 2026 · Every hint stays hidden until you tap it

Every clue from today's NYT Mini, with the answers hidden until you want them. Start with the lengths, then first letters, then reveal.

Across clues and answer lengths
Across first letters
  • 1 starts with P
  • 5 starts with S
  • 6 starts with H
  • 7 starts with O
  • 8 starts with E
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Fire enthusiast, slangily PYRO
  • 5 Across: Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor? SLEEP
  • 6 Across: Many buildings on campus HALLS
  • 7 Across: A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning! OILY
  • 8 Across: Aliens, for short ETS
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with P
  • 2 starts with Y
  • 3 starts with R
  • 4 starts with O
  • 5 starts with S
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Braid, to a Brit PLAIT
  • 2 Down: Hollers YELLS
  • 3 Down: Depend (on) RELY
  • 4 Down: Photo ___ (publicity events) OPS
  • 5 Down: One of two often sold in a box SHOE
Show the solved grid
1P2Y3R4O5SLEEP6HALLS7OILY8ETS

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