Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, August 9, 2026

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Mini Crossword

Sunday, August 9, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Flatten, informally
  2. 6.African mammal that can weigh up to 10,000 pounds
  3. 7."___ next time!"
  4. 8.Add fuel to, as a fire
  5. 9.Really talked (up)

DOWN

  1. 1."Quiet!"
  2. 2.Like many green mouthwashes
  3. 3.Request that precedes "down low ... too slow!"
  4. 4.Powerful volleyball hit
  5. 5.Sank, as a putt

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, August 9, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Flatten, informally(SMUSH)
  2. 6.African mammal that can weigh up to 10,000 pounds(HIPPO)
  3. 7."___ next time!"(UNTIL)
  4. 8.Add fuel to, as a fire(STOKE)
  5. 9.Really talked (up)(HYPED)

DOWN

  1. 1."Quiet!"(SHUSH)
  2. 2.Like many green mouthwashes(MINTY)
  3. 3.Request that precedes "down low ... too slow!"(UPTOP)
  4. 4.Powerful volleyball hit(SPIKE)
  5. 5.Sank, as a putt(HOLED)

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About the Sunday, August 9, 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 SMUSH, answering “Flatten, informally.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.