Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, August 27, 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 27, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.A watched one never boils, it's said
  2. 4."See ya later!"
  3. 7.Sea ___, animal that builds the conch shell
  4. 8.Airplane seating choice
  5. 9.James Talarico's state: Abbr.

DOWN

  1. 1.Leaning Tower city
  2. 2.All: Prefix
  3. 3.In the morning, a food; in the evening, a speech
  4. 5.Something that can be AirDropped
  5. 6.Show off, as muscles

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, August 27, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.A watched one never boils, it's said(POT)
  2. 4."See ya later!"(IMOFF)
  3. 7.Sea ___, animal that builds the conch shell(SNAIL)
  4. 8.Airplane seating choice(AISLE)
  5. 9.James Talarico's state: Abbr.(TEX)

DOWN

  1. 1.Leaning Tower city(PISA)
  2. 2.All: Prefix(OMNI)
  3. 3.In the morning, a food; in the evening, a speech(TOAST)
  4. 5.Something that can be AirDropped(FILE)
  5. 6.Show off, as muscles(FLEX)

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About the Thursday, August 27, 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 IMOFF, answering “"See ya later!".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.