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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Monday, August 3, 2026

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A Monday 5x5 by Christina Iverson: PYRO opens the Across clues and PLAIT runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. Fire enthusiast, slangily
PYRO
5. Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor?
SLEEP
6. Many buildings on campus
HALLS
7. A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning!
OILY
8. Aliens, for short
ETS

Down

1. Braid, to a Brit
PLAIT
2. Hollers
YELLS
3. Depend (on)
RELY
4. Photo ___ (publicity events)
OPS
5. One of two often sold in a box
SHOE

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: PYRO · SLEEP · HALLS · OILY · ETS
Down: PLAIT · YELLS · RELY · OPS · SHOE

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