NYT Sneak Peek for Thursday, August 7: Bonus Hints and Solutions
The New York Times Mini Crossword is a quick and engaging version of the larger crossword, providing a perfect break for word enthusiasts. On Thursday, August 7, 2025, solvers tackled a five by five grid filled with clues.
The answer for 3 Down, "NOSES", was a fitting one for bloodhounds, whose keen sense of smell is said to be 1,000 times stronger than humans. The answer for 5 Down, "SILKY", was a term used to describe something smooth, like fancy sheets.
The blogger had a speedy solve, but had to glance at the 1 Down clue and complete letters to figure out the word ended in an "H". The answer was "BEECH", a tree with smooth gray bark. The answer for 2 Down was "OMAHA", the Nebraska city that's home to Union Pacific headquarters.
The answer for 6 Across was pictograms for iMessage, while 7 Across was a canvas holder for an artist. The answer for 8 Across was a defensive hockey move into the boards, and 9 Across was a rash, like many bad decisions.
The answer for 4 Down was "EJECT", a VCR button that spits out a VHS. The blogger's fast solve resulted in the word HASTY for a speedy completion.
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It took just 0:16 to complete today's NYT Mini crossword, making it a quick and enjoyable challenge for word enthusiasts.
Books related to word games, such as "The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold, can provide additional entertainment for those who enjoy crossword puzzles. On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the New York Times Mini Spangram included clues for various topics, from iMessage pictograms to defensive hockey moves, books, and even rash decisions.
