NYT Mini Crossword Answers for August 30, 2018
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A S____ · 6A H____ · 7A E____ · 8A A____ · 9A R____ · 1D S____ · 2D M____ · 3D U____ · 4D S____ · 5D H____
Across
1A: Step on, as a bug
SMUSH · more answers for this clue
6A: "Hungry, hungry" game animal
HIPPO · more answers for this clue
7A: Enjoy immensely
EATUP · more answers for this clue
8A: Make amends
ATONE · more answers for this clue
9A: Captain, colonel and corporal
RANKS · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Remove the wool from
SHEAR · more answers for this clue
2D: Sporty Mazda model
MIATA · more answers for this clue
3D: Supermodel Kate who has appeared three times on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover
UPTON · more answers for this clue
4D: Courage and determination
SPUNK · more answers for this clue
5D: Crosses one's fingers
HOPES · more answers for this clue
Completed grid
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SMUSH
HIPPO
EATUP
ATONE
RANKS
FAQ
1-Across: Step on, as a bug
SMUSH.
6-Across: "Hungry, hungry" game animal
HIPPO.
7-Across: Enjoy immensely
EATUP.
8-Across: Make amends
ATONE.
9-Across: Captain, colonel and corporal
RANKS.
1-Down: Remove the wool from
SHEAR.
2-Down: Sporty Mazda model
MIATA.
3-Down: Supermodel Kate who has appeared three times on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover
UPTON.
4-Down: Courage and determination
SPUNK.
5-Down: Crosses one's fingers
HOPES.