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NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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Mini Crossword

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."Magic" items for Jack, in a classic fairy tale
  2. 6.What the "A" stands for in A/V
  3. 7.Political ally who receives corrupt benefits
  4. 8."Uh-uh"
  5. 9.Cutesy suffix with "best"

DOWN

  1. 1.Portmanteau for a skin problem under a T-shirt or bra strap
  2. 2.Continental currency units
  3. 3."___, don't shop" (pet shelter slogan)
  4. 4.Highest number in sudoku
  5. 5.Veggie burger ingredient

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1B
2E
3A
4N
5S
6A
U
D
I
O
7C
R
O
N
Y
8N
O
P
E
9E
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T

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."Magic" items for Jack, in a classic fairy tale(BEANS)
  2. 6.What the "A" stands for in A/V(AUDIO)
  3. 7.Political ally who receives corrupt benefits(CRONY)
  4. 8."Uh-uh"(NOPE)
  5. 9.Cutesy suffix with "best"(EST)

DOWN

  1. 1.Portmanteau for a skin problem under a T-shirt or bra strap(BACNE)
  2. 2.Continental currency units(EUROS)
  3. 3."___, don't shop" (pet shelter slogan)(ADOPT)
  4. 4.Highest number in sudoku(NINE)
  5. 5.Veggie burger ingredient(SOY)

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About the Tuesday, August 11, 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 BEANS, answering “"Magic" items for Jack, in a classic fairy tale.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.