Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, August 10, 2026

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Mini Crossword

Monday, August 10, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.___ to pay (modern prompt)
  2. 4.Helpful book genre
  3. 6.Source of the headline "Study: Dolphins Not So Intelligent on Land," with "The"
  4. 7.Summer forecast
  5. 8.Curvy shape

DOWN

  1. 1.The sisters on "Sister, Sister" or the brothers on "Property Brothers"
  2. 2.Lots and lots
  3. 3.Pay (up)
  4. 4.Fire truck attachment
  5. 5.Heavy burden

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, August 10, 2026

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2A
3P
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.___ to pay (modern prompt)(TAP)
  2. 4.Helpful book genre(HOWTO)
  3. 6.Source of the headline "Study: Dolphins Not So Intelligent on Land," with "The"(ONION)
  4. 7.Summer forecast(SUNNY)
  5. 8.Curvy shape(ESS)

DOWN

  1. 1.The sisters on "Sister, Sister" or the brothers on "Property Brothers"(TWINS)
  2. 2.Lots and lots(ATON)
  3. 3.Pay (up)(PONY)
  4. 4.Fire truck attachment(HOSE)
  5. 5.Heavy burden(ONUS)

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About the Monday, August 10, 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 HOWTO, answering “Helpful book genre.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.