What are the Mini Crossword answers for August 31, 2026?

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Our Mini Crossword Answers — August 31, 2026

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August 31, 2026

Answer key

Across

1. First stop in baseball

5. The dominant one in the pack

6. Looks after, or feels concern

7. Girl's name that sounds like a Dickinson poet

8. Convince someone to buy

Down

1. Point the finger at

2. Month with showers, they say

3. What you crack to reach a nut

4. Not difficult

5. Perfect serves in tennis

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What are the Mini Crossword answers for August 31, 2026?: Every across and down answer for the August 31, 2026 puzzle is in the key above — reveal them one at a time or all at once.
Is this the NYT Mini answer key?: No. This is the answer key for our own original daily Mini Crossword. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by The New York Times.
Can I solve the August 31, 2026 puzzle before seeing answers?: Yes — play it first, or use the step-by-step hint page for this date if you only need a push.