Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, August 18, 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

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Big ___ (cuddling partner)
  2. 6.Mickey Mouse's pet dog
  3. 7.Foamy coffee order
  4. 8.Inside information, informally
  5. 9.Blue streams down a yellow emoji's face

DOWN

  1. 1.Divide, as the check
  2. 2.It comes with wings on the side
  3. 3."Get ___ town!"
  4. 4.Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest
  5. 5.Christmas carols

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Big ___ (cuddling partner)(SPOON)
  2. 6.Mickey Mouse's pet dog(PLUTO)
  3. 7.Foamy coffee order(LATTE)
  4. 8.Inside information, informally(INTEL)
  5. 9.Blue streams down a yellow emoji's face(TEARS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Divide, as the check(SPLIT)
  2. 2.It comes with wings on the side(PLANE)
  3. 3."Get ___ town!"(OUTTA)
  4. 4.Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest(OTTER)
  5. 5.Christmas carols(NOELS)

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About the Tuesday, August 18, 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 SPOON, answering “Big ___ (cuddling partner).” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.