Crossword clues and answers

By Sam Ezersky

Crossword solution grid

Select a square to hide or reveal its letter in the 5 by 5 crossword grid.

Or reveal one clue at a time with the Hint and Answer buttons below.

Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.

Recent NYT Mini Crossword answers

The seven previous available puzzles, linked to their permanent dated pages.

Every Across and Down entry for the August 30, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword is available above. Reveal a square, a single clue answer, or the full grid, then use the clue directory for a focused long-tail answer page.

NYT Mini Crossword answers for August 30, 2026

The solution is organized exactly by Across and Down direction. Selecting a clue highlights its grid path when coordinates are available, while list-only records keep every clue and answer accessible without inventing a grid.

If only one clue is blocking you, open its dedicated page from the directory above. That page keeps the clue, answer length, date, direction, full puzzle context, and canonical URL together.

About the NYT Mini Crossword

The Mini is the quickest of the three NYT grids and usually uses a compact 5×5 layout, with occasional larger weekend boards.

Crossing letters are the most reliable way to confirm uncertain fill. Reveal only the letters at an intersection first, then use the full-answer control if the clue still does not resolve.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this NYT Mini Crossword page without seeing every answer?
Yes. Answers stay behind individual reveal controls, so you can uncover one letter, group, word, domino, square, or clue at a time.
Can I open one NYT Mini Crossword clue without revealing the whole grid?
Yes. Each Across and Down clue has a dedicated page, and individual clue answers can be revealed separately from the complete grid.
Where can I find past NYT Mini Crossword answers?
Open the NYT Mini Crossword archive linked on this page and choose any available date. Each archived puzzle has its own permanent answer page.
Browse the NYT Mini Crossword archive
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