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Mini Crossword Hints — August 10, 2026

Open one clue at a time. Each row moves from gentle nudge to stronger help without revealing the full answer.

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Across

1 Across: Emeril's exclamation while cookingHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 3 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter B.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Emeril's exclamation while...
4 Across: Show with arias, like 'Carmen'Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter O.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Show with arias,...
6 Across: Killed, in an old balladHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter S.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Killed, in an...
7 Across: Tough and durableHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter H.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Tough and durable...
8 Across: Word joining two thingsHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 3 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Word joining two...

Down

1 Down: Facial hair on a chinHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter B.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Facial hair on...
2 Down: Bone-dry, like a desertHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Bone-dry, like a...
3 Down: A whole lotHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter M.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: A whole lot...
4 Down: Federal workplace-safety agency, in briefHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter O.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Federal workplace-safety agency,...
5 Down: Blueprint or schemeHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter P.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Blueprint or scheme...

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Reveal the first hint, try the grid again, then come back only if the crossing letters still do not move.

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August 10, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the August 10, 2026 Mini Crossword?
Yes. Every clue on this page is for the August 10, 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/2026-08-10 reveals one answer at a time.