NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for Aug. 4, 2026
Answers to each clue for the Aug. 4, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.
The New York Times' Mini crossword offers a shorter, more fast-paced alternative to its longer daily crossword puzzle. The Mini is a popular choice for players who enjoy a quick mental challenge.
Some clues and their corresponding answers for the Mini crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 include:
Across:
- Grind refers to putting in persistent, hard work.
- Audio is the "A" in A/V, relating to audiovisual technology.
- Flies are buzzers that gather around the trash.
- Fence is the entity blocking Wilson's face in the TV show "Home Improvement."
- Edges are the outer boundaries of a space or object.
Down:
- Gaffe denotes a politician's stumble, a mistake or blunder.
- Ruled signifies that something was totally awesome, implying an overwhelming approval or enjoyment.
- IDing is what bar bouncers spend their entire night doing, verifying the identification of patrons.
- Niece is the sister of a nephew, indicating a female sibling to a male cousin.
- Doses represent the units of a vaccine, indicating the individual portions administered for immunization.
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