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Mini Crossword Hints — August 6, 2026

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Across

1 Across: Blood clump that can block a vesselHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about the medical term for what forms when blood thickens up.
  2. Hint 2: This is what a bruise or a scab starts as, or what can cause a stroke if it travels to the brain.
  3. Hint 3: A clump of coagulated blood; it starts with C.
5 Across: Dirt and soot on a surfaceHint
  1. Hint 1: This is the kind of dirt you'd wipe off a window or a car.
  2. Hint 2: Think of the black, sooty film that builds up on city surfaces or engine parts.
  3. Hint 3: A layer of dirt and soot; it starts with G.
6 Across: Fabric for fine tablecloths and sheetsHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a type of fabric often associated with luxury bedding.
  2. Hint 2: It's made from flax and is prized for fine tablecloths, napkins, and sheets.
  3. Hint 3: A crisp natural fabric used for fine linens; it starts with L.
7 Across: Make small changes to, as a documentHint
  1. Hint 1: This word describes fixing or tweaking something official, like a law.
  2. Hint 2: Lawmakers do this to bills, and editors do it to drafts.
  3. Hint 3: To make small corrections or improvements; it starts with A.
8 Across: Untidy state, or a school cafeteriaHint
  1. Hint 1: This word can describe a chaotic room or a place where students eat.
  2. Hint 2: It's both a synonym for clutter and the name for a communal eating hall.
  3. Hint 3: A state of disorder, also a school dining hall; it starts with M.

Down

1 Down: Robbery or theft, for exampleHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a general term for illegal acts like burglary or fraud.
  2. Hint 2: It's the broad category that a robbery or theft falls under in the eyes of the law.
  3. Hint 3: An unlawful act such as stealing; it starts with C.
2 Down: Waits in ___ (queues up)Hint
  1. Hint 1: Think about what you do while waiting for your turn at a store or event.
  2. Hint 2: This fills in the blank in the phrase about standing single-file while waiting.
  3. Hint 3: Rows of people waiting their turn; it starts with L.
3 Down: Signs of things to comeHint
  1. Hint 1: These are hints or warnings that something is about to happen.
  2. Hint 2: Fortune tellers and old superstitions often talk about these as signals of the future.
  3. Hint 3: Indications of future events; it starts with O.
4 Down: Take care of, as a gardenHint
  1. Hint 1: This is what you do when you look after plants or animals.
  2. Hint 2: A gardener does this to keep flowers and vegetables healthy and growing.
  3. Hint 3: To care for or look after something; it starts with T.
5 Down: Flashy and glitzy, informallyHint
  1. Hint 1: This slangy word describes someone dressed in a flashy, eye-catching way.
  2. Hint 2: Think red carpets, sequins, and celebrities—this is the casual word for that dazzling style.
  3. Hint 3: A casual term for glamorous and showy; it starts with G.

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August 6, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the August 6, 2026 Mini Crossword?
Yes. Every clue on this page is for the August 6, 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/2026-08-06 reveals one answer at a time.