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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5x5 grid · Show any single answer, or the full grid at the bottom

A Tuesday 5x5 by Sam Ezersky: BEANS opens the Across clues and BACNE runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. "Magic" items for Jack, in a classic fairy tale
BEANS
6. What the "A" stands for in A/V
AUDIO
7. Political ally who receives corrupt benefits
CRONY
8. "Uh-uh"
NOPE
9. Cutesy suffix with "best"
EST

Down

1. Portmanteau for a skin problem under a T-shirt or bra strap
BACNE
2. Continental currency units
EUROS
3. "___, don't shop" (pet shelter slogan)
ADOPT
4. Highest number in sudoku
NINE
5. Veggie burger ingredient
SOY

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: BEANS · AUDIO · CRONY · NOPE · EST
Down: BACNE · EUROS · ADOPT · NINE · SOY

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