Mini Answers

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, August 14, 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

Friday, August 14, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Unruly crowds
  2. 5.What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for
  3. 6.This, at the beach
  4. 7.This, at the beach
  5. 8.This, at the beach

DOWN

  1. 1.Chocolaty coffee drink
  2. 2.Pull a fast ___ (trick)
  3. 3."Black" facial feature for pirate Edward Teach
  4. 4."Auld Lang ___"
  5. 5.Growth at the base of a tree

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, August 14, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Unruly crowds(MOBS)
  2. 5.What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for(MONEY)
  3. 6.This, at the beach(OCEAN)
  4. 7.This, at the beach(SHORE)
  5. 8.This, at the beach(SAND)

DOWN

  1. 1.Chocolaty coffee drink(MOCHA)
  2. 2.Pull a fast ___ (trick)(ONEON)
  3. 3."Black" facial feature for pirate Edward Teach(BEARD)
  4. 4."Auld Lang ___"(SYNE)
  5. 5.Growth at the base of a tree(MOSS)

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About the Friday, August 14, 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 MONEY, answering “What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.

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