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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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A Tuesday 5x5 by Joel Fagliano: SPOON opens the Across clues and SPLIT runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. Big ___ (cuddling partner)
SPOON
6. Mickey Mouse's pet dog
PLUTO
7. Foamy coffee order
LATTE
8. Inside information, informally
INTEL
9. Blue streams down a yellow emoji's face
TEARS

Down

1. Divide, as the check
SPLIT
2. It comes with wings on the side
PLANE
3. "Get ___ town!"
OUTTA
4. Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest
OTTER
5. Christmas carols
NOELS

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: SPOON · PLUTO · LATTE · INTEL · TEARS
Down: SPLIT · PLANE · OUTTA · OTTER · NOELS

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