Answers to today's NYT Mini Crossword, August 5

The New York Times crossword puzzle is legendary, but if you’re short on time, the Mini Crossword is a fun substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the classic NYT crossword puzzle, and you can probably complete it in a couple of minutes. But if you don’t know how to do it, we’ve got the answers.

Mini Crossword isn’t the only game in the Times. Our homepage always has the answers to Wordle, Connections and Strands too.

Let’s look at these Mini Crossword clues and answers.

NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle completed by August 5, 2024.

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Mini clues and answers

1Hint: A bit of romantic potential.
Answer: SPARK – SPARKLE

Clue 6A: Someone able to pass a Captcha test (hopefully!).
Answer: HUMAN

Track 7A: Protein-building acid type.
Answer: AMINO

8A clue: Card tricks, disappearances, etc.
Answer: MAGIC

Track 9A: Failed to float.
Answer: Sank down

Mini Down Clues and Answers

Track 1D: Decorative pillowcase.
Answer: SHAM

Track 2D: Pumas.
Answer: PUMAS

3D Track: Amiga, in Spanish.
Answer: FRIEND

Clue 4D: He ran through the door.
Answer: RANIN

Track 5D: When repeated, classic type of joke.
Answer: OCD

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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