‘A Little Romantic Potential’ NYT Mini Crossword August 5 Answers and Hints

A “little bit of romantic potential” is one of the trickier clues from today’s NYT Crossword puzzle that’s causing quite a stir, because what exactly is considered romantic potential? Is it a characteristic, a character trait, or something else entirely?

This clue, “Bit of romantic potential,” is from the NYT’s mini crossword from August 5 and is not an easy one to solve, that’s why you’re here for the answers. And I’ve got them below.

‘A Little Romantic Potential’ August 5 NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers

• Tip 1: It starts with an “S.”
• Tip 2: It rhymes with dark.
• Tip 3: It gives you a feeling of excitement.
• Tip 4: Fire and electricity can also cause this reaction.

Solving one down can be challenging. The answer is below if you are still trying to solve it.

The answer to the clue ‘a little romantic potential’ is “SPARK.” When used in context, a spark refers to the feeling of excitement or the quality of a person that makes someone feel excited, according to the Cambridge Dictionary. Essentially, this spark gives a person hope for romance.

Now that you’ve solved the clue “little romantic potential,” the rest of the NYT mini crossword puzzle should be easier to crack.

All NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers for August 5

About

• 1A A little bit of romantic potential –SPARK
• 6A If you passed a Captcha test (hopefully!)—HUMAN
• 7A Protein-building acid type—AMINO
• 8A Card tricks, disappearing tricks, etc.—MAGIC
• 9A Failed to float—SUNKEN

Down

• 1D Decorative pillowcase—SHAME
• 2D Mountain Lions-PUMA’S
• 3D Female friend in spanish—Friend
• 4D Ran quickly through the door –RENDE IN
• 5D On repeat, classic joke –KNOCK

Difficulty level clue ‘A little romantic potential’

When I first read this clue, I thought it was maybe a trait or a personality trait that would make someone think there was a “little bit of romantic potential.” While that wasn’t true, I was actually on the right track. I got the answer after solving a few of the surrounding clues. So this clue wasn’t impossible to solve, but it was tricky and I would give it a shot three out of five.

Try these puzzles after the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle

The LA Times and Washington Post have daily mini crosswords that you can play once you’ve finished reading the NYTs or if you just want to play another mini crossword. The NYT also has two other games, Strands and Spelling Bee, both of which are word-based games if you want to look for themed words or expand your vocabulary.