Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, August 16, 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

Sunday, August 16, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.[Guests must provide drinks]
  2. 5."A hearty congratulations!"
  3. 6.___ and aahed
  4. 7.Part of a skyscraper or Snapchat feed
  5. 8.Goal-scoring attempt

DOWN

  1. 1.Soup base
  2. 2.Internet giant with a purple logo
  3. 3.In-your-face
  4. 4.Word before "language" or "lotion"
  5. 5.Person to whom you might say "I'll have it on your desk tomorrow"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, August 16, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.[Guests must provide drinks](BYOB)
  2. 5."A hearty congratulations!"(BRAVO)
  3. 6.___ and aahed(OOHED)
  4. 7.Part of a skyscraper or Snapchat feed(STORY)
  5. 8.Goal-scoring attempt(SHOT)

DOWN

  1. 1.Soup base(BROTH)
  2. 2.Internet giant with a purple logo(YAHOO)
  3. 3.In-your-face(OVERT)
  4. 4.Word before "language" or "lotion"(BODY)
  5. 5.Person to whom you might say "I'll have it on your desk tomorrow"(BOSS)

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About the Sunday, August 16, 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 BRAVO, answering “"A hearty congratulations!".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.