NYT Mini Crossword Answers for August 4, 2020
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 C___ · 5A C____ · 6A A____ · 7A V____ · 8A E___ · 1D C____ · 2D H____ · 3D E____ · 4D R___ · 5D C___
Across
1A: Pop star born Cherilyn Sarkisian
CHER · more answers for this clue
5A: ___ oil (spicy condiment)
CHILI · more answers for this clue
6A: Congressional staffers
AIDES · more answers for this clue
7A: Style of sweater
VNECK · more answers for this clue
8A: Either "E" in ESE
EAST · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Country where TikTok is based
CHINA · more answers for this clue
2D: Prepares for a surprise party
HIDES · more answers for this clue
3D: Political lawn sign word
ELECT · more answers for this clue
4D: Put in jeopardy
RISK · more answers for this clue
5D: Kentucky's Mammoth ___ National Park
CAVE · more answers for this clue
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CHER
CHILI
AIDES
VNECK
EAST
FAQ
1-Across: Pop star born Cherilyn Sarkisian
CHER.
5-Across: ___ oil (spicy condiment)
CHILI.
6-Across: Congressional staffers
AIDES.
7-Across: Style of sweater
VNECK.
8-Across: Either "E" in ESE
EAST.
1-Down: Country where TikTok is based
CHINA.
2-Down: Prepares for a surprise party
HIDES.
3-Down: Political lawn sign word
ELECT.
4-Down: Put in jeopardy
RISK.
5-Down: Kentucky's Mammoth ___ National Park
CAVE.