Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, August 3, 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

Monday, August 3, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Fire enthusiast, slangily
  2. 5.Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor?
  3. 6.Many buildings on campus
  4. 7.A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning!
  5. 8.Aliens, for short

DOWN

  1. 1.Braid, to a Brit
  2. 2.Hollers
  3. 3.Depend (on)
  4. 4.Photo ___ (publicity events)
  5. 5.One of two often sold in a box

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, August 3, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Fire enthusiast, slangily(PYRO)
  2. 5.Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor?(SLEEP)
  3. 6.Many buildings on campus(HALLS)
  4. 7.A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning!(OILY)
  5. 8.Aliens, for short(ETS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Braid, to a Brit(PLAIT)
  2. 2.Hollers(YELLS)
  3. 3.Depend (on)(RELY)
  4. 4.Photo ___ (publicity events)(OPS)
  5. 5.One of two often sold in a box(SHOE)

About the Monday, August 3, 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 SLEEP, answering “Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor?.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.

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