NYT Mini Crossword Answers for August 23, 2020
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A S___ · 5A S____ · 6A T____ · 7A A___ · 8A R__ · 1D S____ · 2D H____ · 3D O___ · 4D E__ · 5D S___
Across
1A: Sandal, for one
SHOE · more answers for this clue
5A: Beachcomber's find
SHELL · more answers for this clue
6A: Something to bring to the beach
TOWEL · more answers for this clue
7A: Greek god of war
ARES · more answers for this clue
8A: Color of a lifeguard's uniform, usually
Down
1D: Beach
SHORE · more answers for this clue
2D: Cut with an ax
HEWED · more answers for this clue
3D: World Cup cheers
OLES · more answers for this clue
4D: Right angle shape
5D: Sea ___ (five-armed creature)
STAR · more answers for this clue
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SHOE
SHELL
TOWEL
ARES
RED
FAQ
1-Across: Sandal, for one
SHOE.
5-Across: Beachcomber's find
SHELL.
6-Across: Something to bring to the beach
TOWEL.
7-Across: Greek god of war
ARES.
8-Across: Color of a lifeguard's uniform, usually
RED.
1-Down: Beach
SHORE.
2-Down: Cut with an ax
HEWED.
3-Down: World Cup cheers
OLES.
4-Down: Right angle shape
ELL.
5-Down: Sea ___ (five-armed creature)
STAR.