NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 29. August, 2026
The Mini #24440 for Saturday, August 29, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 16 clues (8 Across, 8 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"___, oh, ___!"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Wordle and Scrabble, for two (5 letters)
6 Across: "Heading over now!" (7 letters)
8 Across: Totally awesome (3 letters)
9 Across: So-called "frankenfood," for short (3 letters)
10 Across: The University of Michigan has the largest one in the U.S., seating over 107,000 people (7 letters)
12 Across: Go "Zzzz" (5 letters)
13 Across: "Don't worry, ___ pass" (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: First Muslim mayor of N.Y.C. (7 letters)
2 Down: Coney Barrett of the Supreme Court (3 letters)
3 Down: Fox sitcom set in a Los Angeles loft (7 letters)
4 Down: Tiny summer pests (5 letters)
5 Down: ___ Adams, Founding Father for whom a beer is named (6 letters)
6 Down: Surgery sites, for short (3 letters)
7 Down: ___ Kippur (3 letters)
11 Down: Bit of Braille (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 16 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 29, 2026
How many clues are in the August 29, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24440, 2026-08-29) has 16 clues — 8 Across and 8 Down.
What size is the August 29, 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.