NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 29. August, 2026
The Mini #24440 for Saturday, August 29, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 16 clues (8 Across, 8 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"___, oh, ___!"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Wordle and Scrabble, for two
6 Across: "Heading over now!"
8 Across: Totally awesome
9 Across: So-called "frankenfood," for short
10 Across: The University of Michigan has the largest one in the U.S., seating over 107,000 people
12 Across: Go "Zzzz"
13 Across: "Don't worry, ___ pass"
Down
1 Down: First Muslim mayor of N.Y.C.
2 Down: Coney Barrett of the Supreme Court
3 Down: Fox sitcom set in a Los Angeles loft
4 Down: Tiny summer pests
5 Down: ___ Adams, Founding Father for whom a beer is named
6 Down: Surgery sites, for short
7 Down: ___ Kippur
11 Down: Bit of Braille
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 features a compact 5x5 grid designed to be solved in under two minutes.
- 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.
Today's NYT Mini FAQ
How many clues are in today's NYT Mini crossword?
Today's Mini (#24440, 2026-08-29) has 16 clues — 8 Across and 8 Down.
What size is today's Mini grid?
A 7x7 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
7 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.