Mini Answers

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, August 31, 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 31, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Spider ___
  2. 4.Quaint term for a boyfriend, from the French
  3. 5.Crocodile ___
  4. 6.___ bird
  5. 7.___ wolf

DOWN

  1. 1.Feeling tired and worn out
  2. 2.British noble title
  3. 3.___ bee
  4. 4.Panda ___
  5. 5.Detective, in old shorthand

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, August 31, 2026

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2E
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4B
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Spider ___(WEB)
  2. 4.Quaint term for a boyfriend, from the French(BEAU)
  3. 5.Crocodile ___(TEARS)
  4. 6.___ bird(EARLY)
  5. 7.___ wolf(CRY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Feeling tired and worn out(WEARY)
  2. 2.British noble title(EARL)
  3. 3.___ bee(BUSY)
  4. 4.Panda ___(BEAR)
  5. 5.Detective, in old shorthand(TEC)

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About the Monday, August 31, 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 TEARS, answering “Crocodile ___.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.

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