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Why this answer
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What made this one tricky:
- The Mini answer set is split into 5 Across entries and 5 Down entries, so checking crossings is safer than reading the list straight through.
The grid's corner blocks create three-letter caps at the top and bottom. TAP completes a modern payment prompt, while ESS spells the sound of the curvy letter S. ONION is clued through the satirical publication, not the vegetable, and PONY uses the verb sense of “pay up.” The crossings confirm HOWTO, SUNNY, TWINS, ATON, HOSE, and ONUS.
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| Sun, Aug 9, 2026 | Mini #24364 | Across: SMUSH, HIPPO, UNTIL, STOKE, HYPED | Down: SHUSH, MINTY, UPTOP, SPIKE, HOLED |
| Sat, Aug 8, 2026 | Mini #24383 | Across: STAFF, MARBLE, PELICAN, OAT, BUD, UNISON, TINPOT, STEAK | Down: SALTINE, TRI, ABCBOOK, FLAUNT, FEND, MEANIT, POUTS, SPA |
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A fast entry order
Fill the distinctive publication clue with ONION, then use its crossings to settle the Down entries. The short top and bottom answers are best left until the long central crossings are secure.
FAQ
What are today's NYT Mini Crossword answers for August 10, 2026?
Across: TAP, HOWTO, ONION, SUNNY, ESS. Down: TWINS, ATON, PONY, HOSE, ONUS.
What is the August 10 NYT Mini puzzle ID?
The August 10, 2026 Mini has puzzle ID 24389.
How large is today's NYT Mini grid?
It is a 5×5 grid with four blocked cells.
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