Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, August 21, 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

Friday, August 21, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.With 8-Across, candy pieces that got their name after the chocolatier tried to make them perfectly round, but failed
  2. 5.Home of Brunei and Bhutan
  3. 6.Like the skin of snakes and fish
  4. 7.Take ___ (suffer financially)
  5. 8.See 1-Across

DOWN

  1. 1.___ Picchu
  2. 2."To repeat myself ..."
  3. 3.Gentle musical melodies
  4. 4.What "every kiss begins with," in jewelry ads
  5. 6.Wearing an upside-down smile

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, August 21, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.With 8-Across, candy pieces that got their name after the chocolatier tried to make them perfectly round, but failed(MILK)
  2. 5.Home of Brunei and Bhutan(ASIA)
  3. 6.Like the skin of snakes and fish(SCALY)
  4. 7.Take ___ (suffer financially)(AHIT)
  5. 8.See 1-Across(DUDS)

DOWN

  1. 1.___ Picchu(MACHU)
  2. 2."To repeat myself ..."(ISAID)
  3. 3.Gentle musical melodies(LILTS)
  4. 4.What "every kiss begins with," in jewelry ads(KAY)
  5. 6.Wearing an upside-down smile(SAD)

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About the Friday, August 21, 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 SCALY, answering “Like the skin of snakes and fish.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.