Here are the answers for the NYT Mini Crossword from Thursday, August 27, 2026. The year is included because the title’s date alone could refer to another puzzle.
Spoiler alert: The complete answer key is below.
Across answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A. “A watched one never boils, it’s said” | POT |
| 4A. “See ya later!” | IMOFF |
| 7A. “Sea ___, animal that builds the conch shell” | SNAIL |
| 8A. “Airplane seating choice” | AISLE |
| 9A. “James Talarico’s state: Abbr.” | TEX |
Down answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1D. “Leaning Tower city” | PISA |
| 2D. “All: Prefix” | OMNI |
| 3D. “In the morning, a food; in the evening, a speech” | TOAST |
| 5D. “Something that can be AirDropped” | FILE |
| 6D. “Show off, as muscles” | FLEX |
Puzzle details
The August 27, 2026 puzzle is a 5×5 grid constructed by Joel Fagliano. The dated answer page lists the complete key; an archive listing independently confirms the date and the first answer, POT. See the dated answer page and the archive listing.
For anyone solving rather than checking answers, the New York Times describes the Mini as a small crossword in which players fill white squares by solving Across and Down clues. Its lifesaver control can check or reveal a square, an answer, or the full puzzle. NYT Mini help.
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