Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, August 20, 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

Thursday, August 20, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Scientist's workplace
  2. 4.Best friend of Charlie Brown
  3. 6.Looking for a fight, informally
  4. 7.Turtle's hiding place
  5. 8.Give an effort

DOWN

  1. 1.Plant food?
  2. 2."Don't Look Back in ___" (Oasis hit)
  3. 3.Large and muscular
  4. 4.___ Vegas
  5. 5.Note after do, re, mi, fa ...

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, August 20, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Scientist's workplace(LAB)
  2. 4.Best friend of Charlie Brown(LINUS)
  3. 6.Looking for a fight, informally(AGGRO)
  4. 7.Turtle's hiding place(SHELL)
  5. 8.Give an effort(TRY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Plant food?(LIGHT)
  2. 2."Don't Look Back in ___" (Oasis hit)(ANGER)
  3. 3.Large and muscular(BURLY)
  4. 4.___ Vegas(LAS)
  5. 5.Note after do, re, mi, fa ...(SOL)

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About the Thursday, August 20, 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 LINUS, answering “Best friend of Charlie Brown.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.