Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, August 28, 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 28, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Household items that come with remotes
  2. 4.String of saliva
  3. 6.Self-help book genre
  4. 7.Powerball or Mega Millions
  5. 8.Emoji voiced by Sir Patrick Stewart in "The Emoji Movie"

DOWN

  1. 1.Group of Girl Scouts
  2. 2.Promise that one will
  3. 3.___ voce (under one's breath)
  4. 4.Big name in shipping logistics
  5. 5.Shape formed by the O's in this puzzle

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, August 28, 2026

1T
2V
3S
4D
R
O
O
5L
6H
O
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O
7L
O
T
T
O
8P
O
O
P

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Household items that come with remotes(TVS)
  2. 4.String of saliva(DROOL)
  3. 6.Self-help book genre(HOWTO)
  4. 7.Powerball or Mega Millions(LOTTO)
  5. 8.Emoji voiced by Sir Patrick Stewart in "The Emoji Movie"(POOP)

DOWN

  1. 1.Group of Girl Scouts(TROOP)
  2. 2.Promise that one will(VOWTO)
  3. 3.___ voce (under one's breath)(SOTTO)
  4. 4.Big name in shipping logistics(DHL)
  5. 5.Shape formed by the O's in this puzzle(LOOP)

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About the Friday, August 28, 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 DROOL, answering “String of saliva.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.