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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Sunday, August 30, 2026

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

Across

  • 1. Classical instrument in the Guinness logo
    HARP
  • 5. Covered in vines
    IVIED
  • 7. 8-Across competitor, in the soda aisle
    PEPSI
  • 8. 7-Across competitor, in the soda aisle
    COKE
  • 9. Owner of The Athletic, for short
    NYT

Down

  • 1. Cool and in the know
    HIP
  • 2. French for "with"
    AVEC
  • 3. Ruthlessly make fun of
    RIPON
  • 4. Annoying, like mosquitoes
    PESKY
  • 6. Plan born from many a New Year's resolution
    DIET

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: HARP · IVIED · PEPSI · COKE · NYT
Down: HIP · AVEC · RIPON · PESKY · DIET
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