NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for Aug. 4, 2026

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Lean Left: 3 (Slate, Slate, Slate Magazine).

Mashable Team· Aug 4, 2026 · 9:34 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 10 views

NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for Aug. 4, 2026

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The article shares the clues and answers for the New York Times Mini crossword on August 4, 2026. It explains that the Mini is a condensed version of the daily crossword, offering a quick, speed‑running style challenge. The piece also points readers to related games and resources on Mashable.

Key facts

▪The Mini crossword is a bite‑sized version of the New York Times daily crossword with only a handful of clues.
▪It functions as a speed‑running test, appealing to players who enjoy quick puzzle solves.
▪Mashable provides the full list of clues and answers for the August 4, 2026 Mini puzzle.
▪The article notes that getting stuck on a tricky clue can be frustrating, similar to experiences with Wordle and Connections.
▪It references other games such as Mahjong, Sudoku, and the newer NYT game Pips for readers interested in additional puzzles.

How this story was covered

5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 centre.

Lean left · 2Centre · 2

▪ Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Aug. 4 — CNET
▪ Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, July 31 — CNET — News
▪ Slate Mini Crossword for July 29, 2026 — Slate Magazine
▪ Slate SoundBites for July 27, 2026 — Slate

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Home > Entertainment > Games NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for Aug. 4, 2026 Stuck on any of the clues? We have the answers you need. By Mashable Team on August 4, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard window.videoEmbeds = window.videoEmbeds || []; window.videoEmbeds.push({ elemId: "video-container-Emlj1avZnL", alternativeContainerId: 'stickyVideoContainer', data: {"url":"https:\/\/cdn.ex.co\/transformations\/production\/1392b71b-9302-4bd3-a0a6-a4a965bbc927\/master.m3u8","slug":"Emlj1avZnL","type":"","title":"The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of…

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