NYT Mini Crossword Answers for August 30, 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 H___ · 5A I____ · 7A P____ · 8A C___ · 9A N__ · 1D H__ · 2D A___ · 3D R____ · 4D P____ · 6D D___
Across
1A: Classical instrument in the Guinness logo
HARP · more answers for this clue
5A: Covered in vines
IVIED · more answers for this clue
7A: 8-Across competitor, in the soda aisle
PEPSI ·
8A: 7-Across competitor, in the soda aisle
COKE ·
9A: Owner of The Athletic, for short
Down
1D: Cool and in the know
2D: French for "with"
AVEC · more answers for this clue
3D: Ruthlessly make fun of
RIPON · more answers for this clue
4D: Annoying, like mosquitoes
PESKY · more answers for this clue
6D: Plan born from many a New Year's resolution
DIET · more answers for this clue
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HARP
IVIED
PEPSI
COKE
NYT
FAQ
1-Across: Classical instrument in the Guinness logo
HARP.
5-Across: Covered in vines
IVIED.
7-Across: 8-Across competitor, in the soda aisle
PEPSI.
8-Across: 7-Across competitor, in the soda aisle
COKE.
9-Across: Owner of The Athletic, for short
NYT.
1-Down: Cool and in the know
HIP.
2-Down: French for "with"
AVEC.
3-Down: Ruthlessly make fun of
RIPON.
4-Down: Annoying, like mosquitoes
PESKY.
6-Down: Plan born from many a New Year's resolution
DIET.