Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, August 17, 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

Monday, August 17, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Brownie ingredients
  2. 5.Gym rep on leg day
  3. 6."Silly" stuff
  4. 7.Stand for a painter
  5. 8.Bonnie and ___, classic crime couple

DOWN

  1. 1.=
  2. 2.Courageous
  3. 3.Fenced in, as a private community
  4. 4.What "each of us already has, all we need to do is find it," per Diane von Furstenberg
  5. 5.Contractor's detail, for short

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, August 17, 2026

1E
2G
3G
4S
5S
Q
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T
6P
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Y
7E
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L
8C
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Brownie ingredients(EGGS)
  2. 5.Gym rep on leg day(SQUAT)
  3. 6."Silly" stuff(PUTTY)
  4. 7.Stand for a painter(EASEL)
  5. 8.Bonnie and ___, classic crime couple(CLYDE)

DOWN

  1. 1.=(EQUAL)
  2. 2.Courageous(GUTSY)
  3. 3.Fenced in, as a private community(GATED)
  4. 4.What "each of us already has, all we need to do is find it," per Diane von Furstenberg(STYLE)
  5. 5.Contractor's detail, for short(SPEC)

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About the Monday, August 17, 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 SQUAT, answering “Gym rep on leg day.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.