Update: We last updated this article with yesterday's NYT Mini Crossword Answers on August 9, 2026.

The NYT Mini Crossword is the perfect daily challenge to sharpen your wit and expand your vocabulary, all in a compact package! Just like its larger counterpart, the Mini Crossword delivers clever clues and satisfying solutions, but in a bite-sized format that's perfect for a coffee break or a quick unwind. We know how addictive it can be, so to help you out (or just confirm your brilliant solves!), here are the answers for Yesterday's NYT Mini Crossword for August 9, 2026.

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NYT Mini Crossword Answers Yesterday for August 9, 2026

Across answers for Mini Crossword NYT

1 Across: Flatten, informally

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2 M
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3 U
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4 S
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5 H
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6 Across: African mammal that can weigh up to 10,000 pounds

1 H
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2 I
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3 P
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4 P
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5 O
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7 Across: “___ next time!”

1 U
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2 N
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3 T
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4 I
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5 L
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8 Across: Add fuel to, as a fire

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2 T
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3 O
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4 K
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5 E
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9 Across: Really talked (up)

1 H
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2 Y
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3 P
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4 E
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5 D
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Down answers for Mini Crossword NYT

1 Down: “Quiet!”

1 S
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2 H
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3 U
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4 S
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5 H
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2 Down: Like many green mouthwashes

1 M
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2 I
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3 N
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4 T
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5 Y
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3 Down: Request that precedes “down low … too slow!”

1 U
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2 P
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3 T
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4 O
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5 P
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4 Down: Powerful volleyball hit

1 S
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2 P
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3 I
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4 K
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5 E
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5 Down: Sank, as a putt

1 H
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2 O
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3 L
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4 E
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5 D
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What do you think of yesterday's NYT Mini Crossword answer? Were you able to guess all the answers?

This NYT Mini crossword feels smooth and enjoyable, with a nice mix of casual vocabulary and everyday phrases that make it very approachable. Clues add a fun, informal touch, while entries keep things familiar and easy to spot. The puzzle flows well without too many tricky misdirections, making it a quick solve for most players. Overall, it’s a light and satisfying grid. I’d rate it 2.5 out of 5 for difficulty.

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How to Play the NYT Mini Crossword

Playing the NYT Mini Crossword is super simple!

  • The Goal: Fill in the grid with words that fit the clues, both Across and Down.
  • The Clues: You'll have two sets of clues: "Across" clues correspond to horizontal words in the grid, and "Down" clues correspond to vertical words.
  • Word Length: While not always explicitly stated in the clues themselves, the grid implicitly tells you how many letters each answer has, helping you fit it in.
  • Intersections: The beauty of a crossword is that words intersect! A letter you fill in for an "Across" word will also be part of a "Down" word, and vice versa. This helps you figure out tougher words as more letters become known.
  • Daily Refresh: Just like its big brother, the full NYT Crossword, the Mini Crossword refreshes every 24 hours with a brand new puzzle. So, if you don't get it today, there's always a fresh challenge tomorrow!