Video game about three friends on an adventure set to a lo-fi, alt-rock soundtrack

Archive answer — August 7, 2026

9 Down

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“MIXTAPE” is the published 7-letter fill for 9 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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The Atlantic Crossword

This clue’s Friday, August 7, 2026 appearance

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Across

15 clues
  1. 1The key to getting out?
  2. 4Place to conduct experiments
  3. 7Taking forever
  4. 9Repeat after me?
  5. 10"___ as old as time"
  6. 11Possible response to "Hard to believe, right?"
  7. 12Gift for someone who collects physical media, maybe
  8. 14Illegal pinball moves
  9. 15"C'mon—get out of bed!"
  10. 19Traditional Māori dance
  11. 20<i>The Odyssey</i> actor Elliot
  12. 21Like something that's no longer trending
  13. 22"Therefore ..."
  14. 23"___ the reason for the teardrops on my guitar" (Taylor Swift lyric)
  15. 24Haul back to the shop

Down

13 clues
  1. 1Letters that might precede a year
  2. 2Pole, e.g.
  3. 3Noncontroversial, universally agreed-upon statements
  4. 4"I'm ready to begin!"
  5. 5"Female friend," in French
  6. 6Word in many Oscar categories
  7. 8Online workshop
  8. 9Video game about three friends on an adventure set to a lo-fi, alt-rock soundtrackMIXTAPE
  9. 13Like someone who has lived a long life
  10. 15"Trouble is coming"
  11. 16Finish a drive?
  12. 17Brand originally called Froffles
  13. 18"Excuse me—my bowl is not completely full!"

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. The key to getting out?

    Answer: ESC

  2. 4. Place to conduct experiments

    Answer: LAB

  3. 7. Taking forever

    Answer: SLOW

  4. 9. Repeat after me?

    Answer: MEME

  5. 10. "___ as old as time"

    Answer: TALE

  6. 11. Possible response to "Hard to believe, right?"

    Answer: ITIS

  7. 12. Gift for someone who collects physical media, maybe

    Answer: DVDBOXSET

  8. 14. Illegal pinball moves

    Answer: TILTS

  9. 15. "C'mon—get out of bed!"

    Answer: UPANDATEM

  10. 19. Traditional Māori dance

    Answer: HAKA

  11. 20. <i>The Odyssey</i> actor Elliot

    Answer: PAGE

  12. 21. Like something that's no longer trending

    Answer: OVER

  13. 22. "Therefore ..."

    Answer: ERGO

  14. 23. "___ the reason for the teardrops on my guitar" (Taylor Swift lyric)

    Answer: HES

  15. 24. Haul back to the shop

    Answer: TOW

Down

  1. 1. Letters that might precede a year

    Answer: ESTD

  2. 2. Pole, e.g.

    Answer: SLAV

  3. 3. Noncontroversial, universally agreed-upon statements

    Answer: COLDTAKES

  4. 4. "I'm ready to begin!"

    Answer: LETSSTART

  5. 5. "Female friend," in French

    Answer: AMIE

  6. 6. Word in many Oscar categories

    Answer: BEST

  7. 8. Online workshop

    Answer: WEBINAR

  8. 9. Video game about three friends on an adventure set to a lo-fi, alt-rock soundtrack

    Answer: MIXTAPE

  9. 13. Like someone who has lived a long life

    Answer: OLD

  10. 15. "Trouble is coming"

    Answer: UHOH

  11. 16. Finish a drive?

    Answer: PAVE

  12. 17. Brand originally called Froffles

    Answer: EGGO

  13. 18. "Excuse me—my bowl is not completely full!"

    Answer: MEOW

The answer to “Video game about three friends on an adventure set to a lo-fi, alt-rock soundtrack” in the The Atlantic Crossword is MIXTAPE — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 7, 2026 at 9-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Video game about three friends on an adventure set to a lo-fi, alt-rock soundtrack” answer

MIXTAPE(7 letters)

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Why does MIXTAPE fit?

MIXTAPE is the published 7-letter answer at 9-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Video game about three friends on an adventure set to a lo-fi, alt-rock soundtrack” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Video game about three friends on an adventure set to a lo-fi, alt-rock soundtrack”?

The answer is MIXTAPE.

How many letters are in the answer?

7 letters: MIXTAPE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for August 7, 2026 at 9-Down.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

Open the The Atlantic answers page for August 7, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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