NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for August 9
Answers to each clue for the August 9, 2024 edition of NYT’s The Mini crossword puzzle.
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Friday, August 9, 2024:
Across
Move like a kangaroo
The answer is hop.
Purple soda flavor
The answer is grape.
Bird used for sending messages on “House of the Dragon”
The answer is raven.
Oak tree-to-be
The answer is acorn.
What half-life measures, in nuclear physics
The answer is decay.
Down
Pandemonium
The answer is havoc.
Performance for a prima donna
The answer is opera.
Take a ___, leave a ___
The answer is penny.
Mortarboard wearer
The answer is grad.
A dash is a short one
The answer is race.
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