Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, August 13, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Thursday, August 13, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Like flamingos and cherry blossoms
  2. 5.Hawaiian island visible from Maui's west shore
  3. 6.Planet's path
  4. 7.Short Instagram video
  5. 8.Break off, as a relationship

DOWN

  1. 1.( or ), for short
  2. 2.Where Mother's Day breakfast might be served
  3. 3.Tiny thing to paint
  4. 4.First-aid container
  5. 5.Origin stories, e.g.

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Like flamingos and cherry blossoms(PINK)
  2. 5.Hawaiian island visible from Maui's west shore(LANAI)
  3. 6.Planet's path(ORBIT)
  4. 7.Short Instagram video(REEL)
  5. 8.Break off, as a relationship(END)

DOWN

  1. 1.( or ), for short(PAREN)
  2. 2.Where Mother's Day breakfast might be served(INBED)
  3. 3.Tiny thing to paint(NAIL)
  4. 4.First-aid container(KIT)
  5. 5.Origin stories, e.g.(LORE)

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About the Thursday, August 13, 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 LANAI, answering “Hawaiian island visible from Maui's west shore.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.