NYT Mini Crossword Answers for August 26, 2026
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Adam Aaronson.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A T__ · 4A D____ · 6A O____ · 7A C____ · 8A L__ · 1D T___ · 2D I____ · 3D N____ · 4D D__ · 5D T___
Across
1A: Only three-letter element
4A: Hole food
DONUT · more answers for this clue
6A: Section at the end of a song
OUTRO · more answers for this clue
7A: Emblem topping a coat of arms
CREST · more answers for this clue
8A: Only three-letter zodiac sign
Down
1D: Visit, as a college
TOUR · more answers for this clue
2D: Something gathered by a spy
INTEL · more answers for this clue
3D: Sip slowly
NURSE · more answers for this clue
4D: Only three-letter Disney dwarf
5D: Big name in high-end toilets
TOTO · more answers for this clue
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TIN
DONUT
OUTRO
CREST
LEO
FAQ
1-Across: Only three-letter element
TIN.
4-Across: Hole food
DONUT.
6-Across: Section at the end of a song
OUTRO.
7-Across: Emblem topping a coat of arms
CREST.
8-Across: Only three-letter zodiac sign
LEO.
1-Down: Visit, as a college
TOUR.
2-Down: Something gathered by a spy
INTEL.
3-Down: Sip slowly
NURSE.
4-Down: Only three-letter Disney dwarf
DOC.
5-Down: Big name in high-end toilets
TOTO.