{"id":85069,"date":"2025-08-05T05:02:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T09:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=85069"},"modified":"2025-08-05T05:02:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T09:02:25","slug":"nyt-mini-crossword-today-puzzle-answers-for-tuesday-august-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/nyt-mini-crossword-today-puzzle-answers-for-tuesday-august-5\/85069\/","title":{"rendered":"NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Tuesday, August 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you enjoy crossword puzzles but don\u2019t always have the time or patience to finish a full-sized one, then The Mini from the New York Times is the perfect solution. It\u2019s a compact, faster version of the classic crossword, meant to give you a fun brain boost in just a minute or two. Most people can complete it in under 90 seconds, but don\u2019t let the small size fool you, it can still be surprisingly tricky.<\/p>\n

The Mini challenges your vocabulary and general knowledge, and it often comes with clever clues that can throw even experienced solvers off. One wrong letter or a tough clue can quickly turn your fast solve into a frustrating one. But that\u2019s also part of the fun \u2014 pushing yourself to beat your personal best time while keeping your mind sharp.<\/p>\n

Just like we provide daily hints and answers for Wordle and Connections, we\u2019re here to help if you get stuck on The Mini and need a little nudge \u2014 or the full set of answers.<\/p>\n

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Today\u2019s NYT Mini Crossword Answers (August 5)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If today\u2019s clues have you scratching your head, here are the full answers for the Across<\/strong> and Down<\/strong> entries in the NYT Mini crossword for August 5:<\/p>\n

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    With 4-Across, non-alcoholic drink with a flavor reminiscent of beer \u2013 HOP<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    See 1-Across \u2013 WATER<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Houston M.L.B. player \u2013 ASTRO<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sister\u2019s daughter \u2013 NIECE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u201cJust ___ a bite\u201d (parent\u2019s dinner encouragement) \u2013 TRY<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Down<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      Possesses a certain unnameable quality \u2013 HASIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Animal that\u2019s the mascot of California State University, Monterey Bay \u2013 OTTER<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Best friend of Thomas the Tank Engine \u2013 PERCY<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Sickly in appearance \u2013 WAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Spheres on a sushi roll \u2013 ROE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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