NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 22. August, 2026
The Mini #24341 for Saturday, August 22, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 18 clues (7 Across, 11 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Gets right down to business”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
8 Across: Japanese for "folding paper" (7 letters)
9 Across: _a_er and _encil game (7 letters)
10 Across: "Dee-lish!" (3 letters)
11 Across: Specialized (in), as in college (7 letters)
15 Across: Small hair on which mascara is applied (7 letters)
16 Across: Sloppy smooch (7 letters)
Down
1 Down: Homer Simpson's shout (3 letters)
2 Down: Roth ___ (3 letters)
3 Down: Actor Diesel of the "Fast & Furious" films (3 letters)
4 Down: "Sunny" part of a breakfast order (7 letters)
5 Down: Warrior with a katana (7 letters)
6 Down: "Sorry, my life is all over the place right now" (7 letters)
7 Down: Trent Reznor's rock band, to fans (3 letters)
11 Down: Call from a kitten (3 letters)
12 Down: Sailor's assent (3 letters)
13 Down: F-16 Fighting Falcon, e.g. (3 letters)
14 Down: Nonfielding baseball players, for short (3 letters)
How NYT Mini Crossword Works
The NYT Mini Crossword is a bite-sized daily puzzle created by Joel Fagliano. Unlike the standard 15x15 daily crossword, the Mini uses a compact grid — usually 5x5, sometimes larger on Saturdays — designed to be solved in a few minutes. Today's Mini is 7x7 with 18 clues, and its longest answer is 7 letters.
- Across & Down Clues are divided into horizontal (Across) and vertical (Down) directions with numbers matching grid coordinates.
- Progressive Hints Use Hint 1 for a descriptive nudge or Hint 2 for starting and ending letter bounds before using full reveals.
- Daily Reset New Mini puzzles drop daily at 10:00 PM EST on weekdays/Saturdays and 6:00 PM EST on Sundays.
NYT Mini FAQ for August 22, 2026
How many clues are in the August 22, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24341, 2026-08-22) has 18 clues — 7 Across and 11 Down.
What size is the August 22, 2026 Mini grid?
A 7x7 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
7 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.