NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 1. August, 2026
The Mini #24357 for Saturday, August 1, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 16 clues (8 Across, 8 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Coffee choice before bed”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Recurring bug? (6 letters)
7 Across: California's most valuable crop, just barely edging out grapes (7 letters)
8 Across: Fist pound (3 letters)
9 Across: Back of a soccer goal (3 letters)
10 Across: Carefully thought (over) (6 letters)
12 Across: Brain sparks (5 letters)
13 Across: Something that might end after "Pencils down!" (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Indentations at the end of a smile (7 letters)
2 Down: Green: Prefix (3 letters)
3 Down: Film festival with the Palme d'Or (6 letters)
4 Down: No ___ sugar (product claim) (5 letters)
5 Down: Speedy (4 letters)
6 Down: Anthropic's A.I. assistant (6 letters)
7 Down: Own up to (5 letters)
11 Down: Back muscle, for short (3 letters)
How NYT Mini Crossword Works
The NYT Mini Crossword is a bite-sized daily puzzle created by Joel Fagliano. Unlike the standard 15x15 daily crossword, the Mini uses a compact grid — usually 5x5, sometimes larger on Saturdays — designed to be solved in a few minutes. Today's Mini is 7x7 with 16 clues, and its longest answer is 7 letters.
- Across & Down Clues are divided into horizontal (Across) and vertical (Down) directions with numbers matching grid coordinates.
- Progressive Hints Use Hint 1 for a descriptive nudge or Hint 2 for starting and ending letter bounds before using full reveals.
- Daily Reset New Mini puzzles drop daily at 10:00 PM EST on weekdays/Saturdays and 6:00 PM EST on Sundays.
NYT Mini FAQ for August 1, 2026
How many clues are in the August 1, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24357, 2026-08-01) has 16 clues — 8 Across and 8 Down.
What size is the August 1, 2026 Mini grid?
A 7x7 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
7 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.