Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, August 19, 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

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Instrument with an iconic solo in Phil Collins's "In the Air Tonight"
  2. 5.It's in a pickle
  3. 6.Elevators, in British English
  4. 7.Certain choir voices
  5. 8.Sports org. for the Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls: Abbr.

DOWN

  1. 1.Carpentry tool
  2. 2.Personal fallouts
  3. 3."Do ___ others ..." (start of the Golden Rule)
  4. 4.Pickle
  5. 5."Kapow!"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Instrument with an iconic solo in Phil Collins's "In the Air Tonight"(DRUM)
  2. 5.It's in a pickle(BRINE)
  3. 6.Elevators, in British English(LIFTS)
  4. 7.Certain choir voices(ALTOS)
  5. 8.Sports org. for the Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls: Abbr.(MLS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Carpentry tool(DRILL)
  2. 2.Personal fallouts(RIFTS)
  3. 3."Do ___ others ..." (start of the Golden Rule)(UNTO)
  4. 4.Pickle(MESS)
  5. 5."Kapow!"(BLAM)

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About the Wednesday, August 19, 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 BRINE, answering “It's in a pickle.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.