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Mini Crossword Hints — August 1, 2026

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Across

1 Across: Take more than one's share ofHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about greedy behavior at a buffet or with resources.
  2. Hint 2: This word means to selfishly grab way more than your fair portion.
  3. Hint 3: To greedily take too much; starts with H.
4 Across: Disney princess of a Polynesian islandHint
  1. Hint 1: This is an animated movie character who sails the ocean to save her island.
  2. Hint 2: She's a Disney heroine known for her voyage guided by the ocean and her grandmother's spirit.
  3. Hint 3: Disney's Polynesian wayfinder princess; starts with M.
6 Across: Grand, sweeping filmsHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about the genre of movies with huge casts, big battles, or ancient history.
  2. Hint 2: These are large-scale, dramatic films like historical blockbusters with massive scope.
  3. Hint 3: Grand, large-scale movies; starts with E.
7 Across: Kind of throat infectionHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a common illness that makes your throat sore and is caused by bacteria.
  2. Hint 2: It's the bacterial infection often confirmed with a swab test at the doctor's office.
  3. Hint 3: A bacterial throat illness; starts with S.
8 Across: Stubborn animal on a farmHint
  1. Hint 1: Think of a barnyard animal known for being difficult to move.
  2. Hint 2: This animal is famously hard to lead anywhere, giving us the phrase 'stubborn as one'.
  3. Hint 3: A donkey-like farm animal; starts with A.

Down

1 Down: What a barber trims?Hint
  1. Hint 1: Think about what falls to the floor during a haircut.
  2. Hint 2: These are the strands a barber snips off with scissors.
  3. Hint 3: Strands of hair cut off; starts with H.
2 Down: Just a single timeHint
  1. Hint 1: This word describes something happening a single time only.
  2. Hint 2: It's the opposite of repeatedly — just one occurrence.
  3. Hint 3: Meaning a single occurrence; starts with O.
3 Down: Sharp intake of breathHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about the sound you make when startled or surprised.
  2. Hint 2: It's that quick, audible inhale you make when shocked.
  3. Hint 3: A sudden intake of breath from surprise; starts with G.
4 Down: Flat-topped hillHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about desert landscapes in the American Southwest.
  2. Hint 2: It's a landform with steep sides and a flat top, common in places like Arizona.
  3. Hint 3: A flat-topped elevated landform; starts with M.
5 Down: ChoosesHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about making a selection among choices.
  2. Hint 2: This verb means to pick or decide on something from a list of options.
  3. Hint 3: Means to select or decide; starts with O.

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August 1, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the August 1, 2026 Mini Crossword?
Yes. Every clue on this page is for the August 1, 2026 puzzle, with three progressive hints each — from a gentle nudge to a stronger push, but never the full answer.
Is this the NYT Mini hints page?
No. This is an independent daily mini crossword. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by The New York Times.
What is the difference between hints and the answer key?
Hints move you toward the answer one step at a time so you can still solve it yourself. If you want to see a solution outright, the answer key at /answers/2026-08-01 reveals one answer at a time.