NYT Mini Crossword Answers for August 16, 2019
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 T__ · 4A A____ · 6A L____ · 7A P____ · 8A O__ · 1D T____ · 2D O___ · 3D E___ · 4D A___ · 5D R___
Across
1A: Something squeezed when trying on sneakers
4A: Venue for a big-time standup comic
ARENA · more answers for this clue
6A: Mercedes-Benz rival
LEXUS · more answers for this clue
7A: See 3-Down
PEASY ·
8A: Gives a thumbs-up
Down
1D: State that has belonged to six countries (hence the amusement park Six Flags)
TEXAS · more answers for this clue
2D: Burden
ONUS · more answers for this clue
3D: WIth 7-Across, a piece of cake
EASY ·
4D: Brand of dog food
ALPO · more answers for this clue
5D: Stink to high heaven
REEK · more answers for this clue
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TOE
ARENA
LEXUS
PEASY
OKS
FAQ
1-Across: Something squeezed when trying on sneakers
TOE.
4-Across: Venue for a big-time standup comic
ARENA.
6-Across: Mercedes-Benz rival
LEXUS.
7-Across: See 3-Down
PEASY.
8-Across: Gives a thumbs-up
OKS.
1-Down: State that has belonged to six countries (hence the amusement park Six Flags)
TEXAS.
2-Down: Burden
ONUS.
3-Down: WIth 7-Across, a piece of cake
EASY.
4-Down: Brand of dog food
ALPO.
5-Down: Stink to high heaven
REEK.