Since the New York Times Crossword debuted in 1942, puzzle makers have taken the standard 225-square canvas and dreamed up ...

Sure, the Mini Crossword only takes 1 or 2 minutes to solve, but the game matters to lots of people, including me.

Stuck on any of the clues? We have the answers you need.

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.

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