Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Solve today's clue list with optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Put in persistent hard work
  2. 6.The "A" of A/V
  3. 7.Buzzers by the trash
  4. 8.What was always seen blocking Wilson's face, on "Home Improvement"
  5. 9.Outer boundaries

DOWN

  1. 1.Politician's stumble
  2. 2.Was totally awesome
  3. 3.What bar bouncers spend all night doing
  4. 4.Nephew's sister
  5. 5.Units of a vaccine

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Put in persistent hard work(GRIND)
  2. 6.The "A" of A/V(AUDIO)
  3. 7.Buzzers by the trash(FLIES)
  4. 8.What was always seen blocking Wilson's face, on "Home Improvement"(FENCE)
  5. 9.Outer boundaries(EDGES)

DOWN

  1. 1.Politician's stumble(GAFFE)
  2. 2.Was totally awesome(RULED)
  3. 3.What bar bouncers spend all night doing(IDING)
  4. 4.Nephew's sister(NIECE)
  5. 5.Units of a vaccine(DOSES)

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About the Tuesday, August 4, 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 GRIND, answering “Put in persistent hard work.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.