Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for August 5 – CNET

The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword Puzzle is an entertaining alternative. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old NYT Crossword, and you can probably solve it in a few minutes. But if you’re stuck, we have the answers.

The Mini Crossword is far from alone in the Times’ stable of games. Our homepage always has the answers for Wordle, Connections and Strands too.

Let’s take a look at the Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini on clues and answers

1A hint: A little romantic potential.
Answer: SPARK

6A tip: Someone who can pass a Captcha test (hopefully!).
Answer: HUMAN

7A designation: Protein-forming acid type.
Answer: AMINO

8A hint: Card tricks, disappearing tricks, etc.
Answer: MAGIC

9A indication: The ship could not float.
Answer: SUNKEN

Mini Down Clues and Answers

1D clue: Decorative pillowcase.
Answer: SHAME

2D clue: Pumas.
Answer: PUMAS

3D clue: Girlfriend, in Spanish.
Answer: AMIGA

4D clue: Quickly ran through the door.
Answer: RANIN

5D Clue: A classic joke on repeat.
Answer: KNOCK

How to play more Mini Crosswords?

The New York Times Games Section offers a large number of online games, but only a few of them are free for everyone to play. You can play today’s Mini Crossword for free, but you will need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.