Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, August 22, 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

Saturday, August 22, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Gets right down to business
  2. 8.Japanese for "folding paper"
  3. 9._a_er and _encil game
  4. 10."Dee-lish!"
  5. 11.Specialized (in), as in college
  6. 15.Small hair on which mascara is applied
  7. 16.Sloppy smooch

DOWN

  1. 1.Homer Simpson's shout
  2. 2.Roth ___
  3. 3.Actor Diesel of the "Fast & Furious" films
  4. 4."Sunny" part of a breakfast order
  5. 5.Warrior with a katana
  6. 6."Sorry, my life is all over the place right now"
  7. 7.Trent Reznor's rock band, to fans
  8. 11.Call from a kitten
  9. 12.Sailor's assent
  10. 13.F-16 Fighting Falcon, e.g.
  11. 14.Nonfielding baseball players, for short

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, August 22, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Gets right down to business(DIVESIN)
  2. 8.Japanese for "folding paper"(ORIGAMI)
  3. 9._a_er and _encil game(HANGMAN)
  4. 10."Dee-lish!"(YUM)
  5. 11.Specialized (in), as in college (MAJORED)
  6. 15.Small hair on which mascara is applied(EYELASH)
  7. 16.Sloppy smooch(WETKISS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Homer Simpson's shout(DOH)
  2. 2.Roth ___(IRA)
  3. 3.Actor Diesel of the "Fast & Furious" films(VIN)
  4. 4."Sunny" part of a breakfast order(EGGYOLK)
  5. 5.Warrior with a katana(SAMURAI)
  6. 6."Sorry, my life is all over the place right now"(IMAMESS)
  7. 7.Trent Reznor's rock band, to fans(NIN)
  8. 11.Call from a kitten(MEW)
  9. 12.Sailor's assent(AYE)
  10. 13.F-16 Fighting Falcon, e.g.(JET)
  11. 14.Nonfielding baseball players, for short(DHS)

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About the Saturday, August 22, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 7 columns, 7 rows, 7 Across clues and 11 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 DIVESIN, answering “Gets right down to business.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.