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August 23, 2026

Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.

Across
1 ___-Dixon line MASON
6 More than enough AMPLE
7 Obvious verdict in Shaggy's "It Wasn't Me" GUILT
8 Hit the slopes SKI
9 Something to "keep on the prize" EYE
Down
1 People or Rolling Stone, for short MAG
2 Make laugh AMUSE
3 Like the skin of a durian fruit SPIKY
4 Skate park jump OLLIE
5 Part of a ping-pong table NET

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About the NYT Mini Crossword – August 23, 2026

The New York Times Mini Crossword is a compact 5×5 puzzle published every day. Unlike the full NYT Crossword, the Mini is designed to be solved in just a few minutes, making it perfect for a quick daily brain workout. The answers above cover all 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues from the August 23, 2026 edition.

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