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Mini Crossword Hints — August 20, 2026

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Across

1 Across: Similar or relatedHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about how two things can be described when they share traits.
  2. Hint 2: This word means similar in nature or character, often used in phrases like 'kissing ___'.
  3. Hint 3: It means related or comparable, and it starts with A.
5 Across: Queen ___ of ClevesHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a royal history clue about a famous English king's wives.
  2. Hint 2: She was one of Henry VIII's six wives, specifically the fourth one from a German duchy.
  3. Hint 3: This is a common royal first name, and it starts with A.
6 Across: There are 24 in a dayHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about how time is measured throughout a single day.
  2. Hint 2: This word refers to units of time, 24 of which make up one full day.
  3. Hint 3: It's the plural word for 60-minute segments, and it starts with H.
8 Across: Broad, or opposite of narrowHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about the opposite of something narrow or thin.
  2. Hint 2: This describes something that spans a large distance from side to side, like a big river or a large smile.
  3. Hint 3: It means expansive or spacious in a horizontal sense, and it starts with W.
9 Across: Bump on an eyelidHint
  1. Hint 1: This is an uncomfortable small bump that can appear on your face.
  2. Hint 2: It's a small, often painful swelling that forms on the edge of your eyelid.
  3. Hint 3: This word describes an eyelid infection, and it starts with S.

Down

1 Down: "That feels nice!"Hint
  1. Hint 1: This is a short exclamation you might make after a satisfying stretch or sip of a drink.
  2. Hint 2: It's a sound of relief or pleasure, often said after relaxing or after tasting something good.
  3. Hint 3: This interjection expresses satisfaction, and it starts with A.
2 Down: Is aware ofHint
  1. Hint 1: This phrase relates to having information or awareness about something.
  2. Hint 2: It means to have knowledge of facts or to be familiar with something.
  3. Hint 3: This word means to be informed about something, and it starts with K.
3 Down: Native people of the ArcticHint
  1. Hint 1: This clue is about indigenous people living in a very cold northern region.
  2. Hint 2: These are the traditional inhabitants of the Arctic regions of North America and Greenland.
  3. Hint 3: This is the name for an Arctic indigenous group, and it starts with I.
4 Down: Like a bookish, tech-loving typeHint
  1. Hint 1: This describes someone who loves computers, books, or academic subjects.
  2. Hint 2: It's a playful term for someone who is intellectual, awkward, or obsessed with tech or science.
  3. Hint 3: This adjective describes a geeky, studious person, and it starts with N.
7 Down: Take in with your eyesHint
  1. Hint 1: This is about using your eyes to notice something.
  2. Hint 2: It means to look at or observe something with your vision.
  3. Hint 3: This verb means to perceive visually, and it starts with S.

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August 20, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the August 20, 2026 Mini Crossword?
Yes. Every clue on this page is for the August 20, 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/2026-08-20 reveals one answer at a time.