NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 15. August, 2026
The Mini #24295 for Saturday, August 15, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 14 clues (7 Across, 7 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Stores owned and run by their workers”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: "Huh, wasn't expecting that!" (5 letters)
7 Across: Run under a faucet (5 letters)
8 Across: Metal identifiers in the military (7 letters)
11 Across: Bit of music that plays as a podcast ends (5 letters)
12 Across: Font similar to Helvetica (5 letters)
13 Across: Leave alone (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: Cut the ___ (cancel cable) (4 letters)
2 Down: Dayton's state (4 letters)
3 Down: Game-changing mistake for a World Cup defender (7 letters)
4 Down: Slouching is a bad form of this (7 letters)
5 Down: Worry about the small stuff (7 letters)
9 Down: Snatch (4 letters)
10 Down: ___ Survivor, title for each winner of "Survivor" (4 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 14 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 15, 2026
How many clues are in the August 15, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24295, 2026-08-15) has 14 clues — 7 Across and 7 Down.
What size is the August 15, 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.