NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 8. August, 2026
The Mini #24383 for Saturday, August 8, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 16 clues (8 Across, 8 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Five lines on sheet music”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Material for the Venus de Milo and Michelangelo's David (6 letters)
7 Across: Bird that helps to rescue Nemo in "Finding Nemo" (7 letters)
8 Across: ___ milk (3 letters)
9 Across: Pal (3 letters)
10 Across: Collective way of singing (6 letters)
12 Across: Metal container that's a synonym for "insignificant" (6 letters)
13 Across: "Rare" order at a restaurant (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: Square cracker (7 letters)
2 Down: Three: Prefix (3 letters)
3 Down: What often starts with an apple and ends with a zebra (7 letters)
4 Down: Show off (6 letters)
5 Down: Ward (off) (4 letters)
6 Down: Be sincere (6 letters)
7 Down: Throws a hissy-fit (5 letters)
11 Down: Destination for a mother-daughter day, perhaps (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 8, 2026
How many clues are in the August 8, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24383, 2026-08-08) has 16 clues — 8 Across and 8 Down.
What size is the August 8, 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.