NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for August 28

Claudio Ctin3 weeks ago3 mins

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Wednesday, August 28, 2024:

Across

Tool for swabbing the deck

The answer is mop.

Doorbell’s sound

The answer is chime.

Vertical lines on graphs, in math

The answer is YAxes.

Crept around in a weaselly way

The answer is slunk.

___-turvy

The answer is topsy.

Down

Bungled situation

The answer is mixup.

Signs of things to come

The answer is omens.

Bothersome

The answer is pesky.

Skin bump

The answer is cyst.

Angel hair topper?

The answer is halo.

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