Looking for the NYT Mini crossword answers for August 20? This key is for Thursday, August 20, 2026. Spoilers below.
August 20, 2026 NYT Mini answers
The dated answer page from WordHint gives these clues and answers; NYT Game Solver’s archive independently corroborates the date and 1-Across answer, LAB.
Across
- 1. Scientist’s workplace: LAB
- 4. Best friend of Charlie Brown: LINUS
- 6. Looking for a fight, informally: AGGRO
- 7. Turtle’s hiding place: SHELL
- 8. Give an effort: TRY
Down
- 1. Plant food?: LIGHT
- 2. “Don’t Look Back in ___” (Oasis hit): ANGER
- 3. Large and muscular: BURLY
- 4. ___ Vegas: LAS
- 5. Note after do, re, mi, fa …: SOL
Make sure you have the right August 20 puzzle
The date recurs each year, and the August 20, 2025 Mini had a different grid. Forbes listed its Across answers as BIB, MOVIE, MOONS, MERGE, and DYE; its Down answers were BOOED, IVORY, BIBBS, MMM, and ESE. Those answers are not part of the 2026 puzzle.
How to find the puzzle in the NYT archive
The New York Times Help Center says Games and All Access subscribers have archive access, while non-subscribers have limited access. Its directions are to open Crossword Archives, choose the Mini tab, select a month and year, and then select a puzzle. Availability can change, so check the current NYT archive or Help Center for access details.
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