Mini Answers

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Find every Across and Down answer for today's New York Times Mini Crossword. Reveal a hint first, check the completed grid, or read the clue-by-clue explanations below.

Mini Crossword

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Big ___ (cuddling partner)
  2. 6.Mickey Mouse's pet dog
  3. 7.Foamy coffee order
  4. 8.Inside information, informally
  5. 9.Blue streams down a yellow emoji's face

DOWN

  1. 1.Divide, as the check
  2. 2.It comes with wings on the side
  3. 3."Get ___ town!"
  4. 4.Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest
  5. 5.Christmas carols

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Big ___ (cuddling partner)(SPOON)
  2. 6.Mickey Mouse's pet dog(PLUTO)
  3. 7.Foamy coffee order(LATTE)
  4. 8.Inside information, informally(INTEL)
  5. 9.Blue streams down a yellow emoji's face(TEARS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Divide, as the check(SPLIT)
  2. 2.It comes with wings on the side(PLANE)
  3. 3."Get ___ town!"(OUTTA)
  4. 4.Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest(OTTER)
  5. 5.Christmas carols(NOELS)

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About the Tuesday, August 18, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is SPOON, answering “Big ___ (cuddling partner).” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.

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