NYT Mini Crossword Answers for August 11, 2026
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Sam Ezersky.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A B____ · 6A A____ · 7A C____ · 8A N___ · 9A E__ · 1D B____ · 2D E____ · 3D A____ · 4D N___ · 5D S__
Across
1A: "Magic" items for Jack, in a classic fairy tale
BEANS · more answers for this clue
6A: What the "A" stands for in A/V
AUDIO · more answers for this clue
7A: Political ally who receives corrupt benefits
CRONY · more answers for this clue
8A: "Uh-uh"
NOPE · more answers for this clue
9A: Cutesy suffix with "best"
Down
1D: Portmanteau for a skin problem under a T-shirt or bra strap
BACNE · more answers for this clue
2D: Continental currency units
EUROS · more answers for this clue
3D: "___, don't shop" (pet shelter slogan)
ADOPT · more answers for this clue
4D: Highest number in sudoku
NINE · more answers for this clue
5D: Veggie burger ingredient
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BEANS
AUDIO
CRONY
NOPE
EST
FAQ
1-Across: "Magic" items for Jack, in a classic fairy tale
BEANS.
6-Across: What the "A" stands for in A/V
AUDIO.
7-Across: Political ally who receives corrupt benefits
CRONY.
8-Across: "Uh-uh"
NOPE.
9-Across: Cutesy suffix with "best"
EST.
1-Down: Portmanteau for a skin problem under a T-shirt or bra strap
BACNE.
2-Down: Continental currency units
EUROS.
3-Down: "___, don't shop" (pet shelter slogan)
ADOPT.
4-Down: Highest number in sudoku
NINE.
5-Down: Veggie burger ingredient
SOY.