NYT Mini Hints For Tuesday, August 5: Today's Extra Clues And Answers
Wondering what non-alcoholic drink has a flavor that's reminiscent of beer? Not sure what animal is the mascot of California State University, Monterey Bay? Don't worry, because I'm here to help you with extra hints and the answers for today's NYT Mini crossword.
The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.
Unlike its larger sibling, the NYT Mini crossword is free to play on the New York Times website or NYT Games app. However, you'll need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives.
Here are extra hints and the official NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for Tuesday, August 5:
Spoilers lie ahead, so remember to scroll slowly:
NYT Mini Crossword Hints
1 Across: Bunny movement
4 Across: _____ lily, a type of flower
6 Across: Elroy Jetson's canine pet
7 Across: Emma Roberts' relation to Julia Roberts
8 Across: Way for a rugby player to score
1 Down: Adele song 'Rumour ____ ____'
2 Down: Sleek riverbank predator
3 Down: Rick Riordan character _____ Jackson
4 Down: _____ Wan, director of Saw and Aquaman
5 Down: Salmon _____, a caviar-like food
NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers
1 Across: With 4-Across, non-alcoholic drink with a flavor reminiscent of beer – HOP
4 Across: See 1-Across – WATER
6 Across: Houston M.L.B. player – ASTRO
7 Across: Sister's daughter – NIECE
8 Across: "Just ___ a bite" (parent's dinner encouragement) – TRY
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Possesses a certain unnameable quality – HAS IT
2 Down: Animal that's the mascot of California State University, Monterey Bay – OTTER
3 Down: Best friend of Thomas the Tank Engine – PERCY
4 Down: Sickly in appearance – WAN
5 Down: Spheres on a sushi roll – ROE
It took me 2:15 to complete today's NYT Mini.
This was a tough one! I have never in my life heard of HOP WATER, so had zero clue there. Thankfully, I got ASTRO, NIECE and TRY, but only after initially thinking the latter was 'one' before realizing that didn't make any sense given the clue.
I had absolutely no idea about HAS IT (didn't click), OTTER (American college sports mascots are very much not my forte) or PERCY. But after a few moments of thought, I figured out WAN, while ROE was straightforward.
Getting the 'w' and 'r' of 4 Across led me to believe it might be WATER, and from there, I was able to figure out OTTER and PERCY. At that point, HOP and HAS IT finally became clear. Phew!
See you tomorrow for more NYT Mini fun!
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