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Mini crossword answers for August 18, 2026

Mini Crossword · August 18, 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 S
  • 6 starts with P
  • 7 starts with L
  • 8 starts with I
  • 9 starts with T
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Big ___ (cuddling partner) SPOON
  • 6 Across: Mickey Mouse's pet dog PLUTO
  • 7 Across: Foamy coffee order LATTE
  • 8 Across: Inside information, informally INTEL
  • 9 Across: Blue streams down a yellow emoji's face TEARS
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with S
  • 2 starts with P
  • 3 starts with O
  • 4 starts with O
  • 5 starts with N
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Divide, as the check SPLIT
  • 2 Down: It comes with wings on the side PLANE
  • 3 Down: "Get ___ town!" OUTTA
  • 4 Down: Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest OTTER
  • 5 Down: Christmas carols NOELS
Show the solved grid
1S2P3O4O5N6PLUTO7LATTE8INTEL9TEARS

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