Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, August 31, 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

Monday, August 31, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Spider ___
  2. 4.Quaint term for a boyfriend, from the French
  3. 5.Crocodile ___
  4. 6.___ bird
  5. 7.___ wolf

DOWN

  1. 1.Feeling tired and worn out
  2. 2.British noble title
  3. 3.___ bee
  4. 4.Panda ___
  5. 5.Detective, in old shorthand

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, August 31, 2026

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2E
3B
4B
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5T
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Spider ___(WEB)
  2. 4.Quaint term for a boyfriend, from the French(BEAU)
  3. 5.Crocodile ___(TEARS)
  4. 6.___ bird(EARLY)
  5. 7.___ wolf(CRY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Feeling tired and worn out(WEARY)
  2. 2.British noble title(EARL)
  3. 3.___ bee(BUSY)
  4. 4.Panda ___(BEAR)
  5. 5.Detective, in old shorthand(TEC)

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About the Monday, August 31, 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 TEARS, answering “Crocodile ___.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.