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Mini crossword answers for August 20, 2026

Mini Crossword · August 20, 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 L
  • 4 starts with L
  • 6 starts with A
  • 7 starts with S
  • 8 starts with T
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Scientist's workplace LAB
  • 4 Across: Best friend of Charlie Brown LINUS
  • 6 Across: Looking for a fight, informally AGGRO
  • 7 Across: Turtle's hiding place SHELL
  • 8 Across: Give an effort TRY
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with L
  • 2 starts with A
  • 3 starts with B
  • 4 starts with L
  • 5 starts with S
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Plant food? LIGHT
  • 2 Down: "Don't Look Back in ___" (Oasis hit) ANGER
  • 3 Down: Large and muscular BURLY
  • 4 Down: ___ Vegas LAS
  • 5 Down: Note after do, re, mi, fa ... SOL
Show the solved grid
1L2A3B4LINU5S6AGGRO7SHELL8TRY

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