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Why this answer
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What made this one tricky:
- The Mini answer set is split into 7 Across entries and 7 Down entries, so checking crossings is safer than reading the list straight through.
The 7x7 grid is built around longer phrase entries. DOGTAGS crosses OWNGOAL, POSTURE, and SWEATIT, while OHWOW and LETBE drop their spaces in standard crossword style. ARIAL is the Helvetica-like font, and the shorter CORD, OHIO, GRAB, and SOLE crossings settle the outer letters.
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Where the crossings help most
Use DOGTAGS as the central Across anchor. Its letters clarify the three long Down answers, and those in turn distinguish the compact phrase entries OHWOW, LETBE, and SWEATIT.
FAQ
What are today's NYT Mini Crossword answers for August 15, 2026?
Across: COOPS, OHWOW, RINSE, DOGTAGS, OUTRO, ARIAL, LETBE. Down: CORD, OHIO, OWNGOAL, POSTURE, SWEATIT, GRAB, SOLE.
What is today's NYT Mini puzzle ID?
The August 15, 2026 Mini is puzzle #24295.
Is today's NYT Mini a 5x5 grid?
No. The August 15 Mini is a 7x7 grid with several longer entries.
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