NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle Answers for August 21

The Mini is a small version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword puzzle. While the crossword puzzle is a longer experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is a completely different vibe.

The daily puzzle consists of just a handful of clues to solve and is something of a speed test for many players.

So when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you’re stuck playing The Mini — as well as Wordle and Connections — we’ve got you covered.

Here are the clues and answers for NYT’s The Mini from Tuesday, August 21, 2024:

About

Top ten, for example

Nintendo antagonist in a yellow hat and purple overalls

One end of a battery

Ten in an Olympic pool

What “X” could mean

Down

Hawaiian Island seen from the west coast of Maui

Does not wrinkle, just like a shirt

A decagon has ten

Bottom ten?

Go for a walk

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