Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, August 15, 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

Saturday, August 15, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Stores owned and run by their workers
  2. 6."Huh, wasn't expecting that!"
  3. 7.Run under a faucet
  4. 8.Metal identifiers in the military
  5. 11.Bit of music that plays as a podcast ends
  6. 12.Font similar to Helvetica
  7. 13.Leave alone

DOWN

  1. 1.Cut the ___ (cancel cable)
  2. 2.Dayton's state
  3. 3.Game-changing mistake for a World Cup defender
  4. 4.Slouching is a bad form of this
  5. 5.Worry about the small stuff
  6. 9.Snatch
  7. 10.___ Survivor, title for each winner of "Survivor"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, August 15, 2026

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2O
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Stores owned and run by their workers(COOPS)
  2. 6."Huh, wasn't expecting that!"(OHWOW)
  3. 7.Run under a faucet(RINSE)
  4. 8.Metal identifiers in the military(DOGTAGS)
  5. 11.Bit of music that plays as a podcast ends(OUTRO)
  6. 12.Font similar to Helvetica(ARIAL)
  7. 13.Leave alone(LETBE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Cut the ___ (cancel cable)(CORD)
  2. 2.Dayton's state(OHIO)
  3. 3.Game-changing mistake for a World Cup defender(OWNGOAL)
  4. 4.Slouching is a bad form of this(POSTURE)
  5. 5.Worry about the small stuff(SWEATIT)
  6. 9.Snatch(GRAB)
  7. 10.___ Survivor, title for each winner of "Survivor"(SOLE)

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About the Saturday, August 15, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 7 columns, 7 rows, 7 Across clues and 7 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 DOGTAGS, answering “Metal identifiers in the military.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.