New York Times Mini Crossword clues released for early August 2026

The New York Times published its daily Mini Crossword for August 4 and August 5, 2026. Each puzzle is a 5×5 grid with ten clues—five across and five down—and is released at 10 p.m. EST on weekdays and Saturdays (Sunday’s arriving earlier).

The August 4 puzzle included answers such as “Grind” for “Put in persistent hard work,” “Audio” for “The ‘A’ of A/V,” “Flies” for “Buzzers by the trash,” and “Gaffe” for “Politician’s stumble.” The August 5 puzzle featured clues that start with “W,” like “Stimulate, as the appetite,” and a clue about the crop on the South Dakota state quarter. Both articles provide hints and the full answer keys for each clue.